Category: Breach of Contract Law

Ex-judge disbarred over relationship with prosecutor during murder trial in her court

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http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/ex-judge_disbarred_ov... Ex-judge disbarred over relationship with prosecutor during murder trial in her court A former Florida judge is losing her license to practice law due to a secret "personal and emotional relationship" she had with a prosecutor trying a capital murder case in her court in 2007. "Disbarment is the appropriate sanction" for former Broward Circuit Judge Ana Gardiner, because of... [...]

Players ask for more time in suit against BB&T

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http://myfox8.com/2014/05/24/players-ask-for-more-time-in-suit-against-bbt/ Players ask for more time in suit against BB&T WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A group of 16 current and former NFL players have asked a U.S. District Court judge for permission to have until June 6 to file a second amendment complaint against BB&T Corp. The Winston-Salem Journal reported that the lawsuit involves BankAtlantic, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., bank... [...]

Third Party Beneficiary Liability / Discovery of Claim Investigation Files in Coverage Litigation

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http://floridacontractlaw.blogspot.com/2014/04/third-party-beneficiary-liability.html Third Party Beneficiary Liability/Discovery of Claim Investigation Files in Coverage Litigation The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida in Ft. Myers [ ] has issued an interesting opinion about the discovery that may be obtained from an insurance company in a declaratory action seeking a determination of coverage -- Redfish Key Villas... [...]

"Millionaire" Welfare Fraud Couple Caught: Police

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http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Millionaire-Welfare-Fraud..."Millionaire" Welfare Fraud Couple Caught: Police The couple who went on the run after they were accused of welfare fraud while living on a luxury yacht were taken into custody in South Florida Tuesday, authorities said. Colin and Andrea Chisholm were arrested in the area of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale Police said. No other details of their arrest were immediately... [...]

Macy’s, Martha Stewart Living Settle Dispute

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http://miami.cbslocal.com/2014/01/02/macys-martha-stewart-li... Macy’s, Martha Stewart Living Settle DisputeMacy's and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia say they have settled a breach-of-contract lawsuit involving J.C. Penney. But Macy’s said the settlement does not impact its lawsuit against J.C. Penney Co., which is still ongoing. Macy’s Inc. and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. said Thursday that their settlement... [...]