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U.S. Supreme Court Will Not Hear Crosley Green Case

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Supreme Court announced today that it will not hear the case of Crosley Green, a 65-year-old Florida man who has steadfastly fought for more than three decades to prove his innocence following his wrongful conviction by an all-white jury for a 1989 murder in Titusville, Florida. Green will be joined by his family and legal team at a press conference at 1:30 pm Monday, Feb. 27, at the Holiday Inn – Kennedy Space Center in Titusville (details below). Also speaking will be Kenneth Nunn, law professor at University of Florida, and two men who were also wrongfully convicted by Brevard County, Fla. prosecutors in the 1980s.

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  • I am praying that the decision-makers within the State of Florida hear us," Green said.
  • The State of Florida appealed his victory, and Green lost at the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and recently petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse that decision.
  • This morning, the Supreme Court announced it would not hear his case.
  • In the lead up to the Green's petition to the Supreme Court, more than 100 prominent law school professors, former state-court judges, current and former prosecutors, and others filed "friend of the court," or "amicus" briefs , asking the Supreme Court to hear Green's case due to the very significant constitutional issues at stake.

Victory for Public Health: U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Tobacco Industry's Challenge to Los Angeles County Law Ending Flavored Tobacco Sales

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Supreme Court announced today that it will not hear R.J. Reynolds' appeal of a lower court ruling upholding Los Angeles County's law prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products. This decision is a tremendous victory for kids and public health. It allows Los Angeles County's law to remain in effect, while also preserving the authority of states and localities across the country to enact similar lifesaving measures. R.J. Reynolds and other tobacco companies have desperately fought these laws so they can continue to target kids, Black Americans and other communities with flavored products, including flavored e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Supreme Court announced today that it will not hear R.J. Reynolds' appeal of a lower court ruling upholding Los Angeles County's law prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products.
  • It allows Los Angeles County's law to remain in effect, while also preserving the authority of states and localities across the country to enact similar lifesaving measures.
  • This decision is a rejection of Reynolds' argument that the Los Angeles County law and similar state and local laws are preempted by the federal Tobacco Control Act.
  • Today's announcement follows the Supreme Court's decision in December to deny Reynolds' request for an emergency injunction to block California's statewide law ending the sale of most flavored tobacco products.

William N. Beynon Leads His Firm to a Loss In Multi-Million Dollar Florida Court Battle

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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NAPLES, Fla., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Supreme Court recently ruled against Bill Beynon and Blaine Ferguson, longtime partners and co-founders of Capital Wealth Advisors Inc., by declining to accept jurisdiction over the Collier County case and awarding attorney's fees to the Plaintiff. The case is now expected to proceed to trial in the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida. 

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  • The case is now expected to proceed to trial in the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida.
  • Beynon, one of the co-chairs of the Naples Winter Wine Festival , is the CEO of Capital Wealth Advisors, Inc. Ferguson is the COO of Capital Wealth Advisors, Inc.
  • In 2018, Capital Wealth Advisors, together with Beynon and Ferguson individually, were named as defendants in the multi-million-dollar lawsuit in Naples, Florida.
  • The Florida Supreme Court remanded the case to the 20th Judicial Circuit Court, and a new Judge was recently assigned, with the parties awaiting a trial date.

Greenberg Traurig's Jaret Davis and Fred Karlinsky Recognized in Florida Trend's 'Florida 500' Issue

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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MIAMI, Nov. 7, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Shareholders Jaret L. Davis and Fred E. Karlinsky are recognized in Florida Trend's fifth-annual "Florida 500" issue, which highlights the most influential business leaders throughout the state.

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  • Shareholders Jaret L. Davis and Fred E. Karlinsky are recognized in Florida Trend's fifth-annual "Florida 500" issue, which highlights the most influential business leaders throughout the state.
  • Shareholders Jaret L. Davis and Fred E. Karlinsky are recognized in Florida Trend's fifth-annual "Florida 500" issue, which highlights the most influential business leaders throughout the state.
  • Davis, co-managing shareholder of the Miami office , oversees approximately 170 attorneys and 200 business staff members based in the firm's founding office.
  • Florida Trend's Florida 500 seeks to identify the state's 500 most influential executives across more than 60 business categories.

Larry Watson named as NADN's 2022 Distinguished Neutral of the Year

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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OCALA, Fla., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) is pleased to present their annual Distinguished Neutral of the Year Award to Larry Watson, in recognition of Lifetime Achievement in the practice of Civil Mediation.

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  • OCALA, Fla., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) is pleased to present their annual Distinguished Neutral of the Year Award to Larry Watson, in recognition of Lifetime Achievement in the practice of Civil Mediation.
  • Graduating law school in 1969, Mr. Watson started his career as a trial lawyer with Carlton Fields, where he developed a flourishing practice with an emphasis on commercial cases.
  • Beyond his private mediation practice, Mr. Watson also played an important role during the formative years of Florida's ground-breaking embrace of dispute resolution.
  • For further info regarding the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, please contact Kathy Vazqueztell ( [email protected] , Tel: 813-600-3678) or visit http://www.NADN.org/about
    Kathy Vazqueztell, National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, 1 813 600 3678, [email protected]

Attorney Josh Chilson Appointed to Chair Communications for The Florida Bar

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearwater attorney and partner with the Tampa Bay law firm Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns LLP has been appointed to Chair The Florida Bar Board of Governor's Communications Committee.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearwater attorney and partner with the Tampa Bay law firm Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns LLP has been appointed to Chair The Florida Bar Board of Governor's Communications Committee.
  • The committee supports the Strategic Plan of The Florida Bar by addressing short-term and long-range goals for member relations, media relations and public relations.
  • Florida Bar President Gary Lesser appointed Josh to this important position.
  • Josh has risen to leadership on The Florida Bar Board of Governors including this appointment to chair the Board's Communications Committee and to the Executive Committee.

Tally Up Another One! MCR Acquires the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Downtown Tallahassee

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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MCR the countrys 4th-largest hotel owner-operator has acquired the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tallahassee , a 17-story, 242-room hotel in Floridas state capital.

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  • MCR the countrys 4th-largest hotel owner-operator has acquired the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tallahassee , a 17-story, 242-room hotel in Floridas state capital.
  • The hotel was purchased as a real estate-owned asset from a special servicer and is the companys seventh hotel in The Sunshine State.
  • The closest hotel to the State Capitol, the DoubleTree is the perfect gathering place for visitors from both sides of the aisle.
  • The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tallahassee is located at 101 South Adams Street and features:

John Jopling, Leading North Florida-Based Lawyer, Joins UWWM as Full-Time Mediator

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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"John has been a thought leader throughout his storied career," said John Upchurch, CEO and president of UWWM.

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  • "John has been a thought leader throughout his storied career," said John Upchurch, CEO and president of UWWM.
  • He served as lead counsel in scores of jury trials in North Central Florida, in both state and federal courts.
  • He is a past president of the North Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
  • A nationally leading mediation specialty firm, Upchurch Watson White & Max is known for facilitating reasonable agreements to resolve complex issues.

Joseph M. Kaye Named Partner at The Moskowitz Law Firm

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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MIAMI, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Moskowitz Law Firm is proud to announce Joseph M. Kaye has been promoted to Partner .

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  • MIAMI, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Moskowitz Law Firm is proud to announce Joseph M. Kaye has been promoted to Partner .
  • Founding and Managing Partner Adam Moskowitz says:
    "We are honored and that Joey has accepted our offer to be a Partner in The Moskowitz Law Firm.
  • Since its founding in 2018, The Moskowitz Law Firm has quickly grown to become one of the preeminent Plaintiffs' Class Action law firms.
  • The Firm has resolved some of the largest class actions nationwide, co-counseling with dozens of plaintiffs' firms in their quests for justice.

COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES OF MID-FLORIDA PRO BONO LAWYERS RECOGNIZED WITH FLORIDA SUPREME COURT'S 2022 PRO BONO SERVICE AWARD

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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CLSMF relies on the generosity of pro bono attorneys throughout our service area to help us serve and meet the legal needs of the community."

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  • CLSMF relies on the generosity of pro bono attorneys throughout our service area to help us serve and meet the legal needs of the community."
  • Established in 1981, The Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Service Awards recognize pro bono service in each of Florida's 20 judicial circuits.
  • This year's awards ceremony takes place at the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday, Jan. 20, at 3:30 p.m.
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  • As aPILLARin the community, our mission is to provide no-cost legal services to the most vulnerable Central Florida residents.