Jonathan J. Ellis Earns JD Supra 2024 Readers’ Choice Award
The Readers’ Choice Awards recognize top authors and firms who were read by C-suite executives, in-house counsel, media, and other professionals across the JD Supra platform during 2023. TAMPA, FL – Shumaker Partner Jonathan Ellis has been recognized as a Top Author in JD Supra’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, where he was named the #1 […]
While Bitcoin Keeps Hitting New Record Highs, Its Price Volatility Should Worry Long-Term Investors
Even as stocks took a tumble, the price of bitcoin surged once again on March 11. A single token of the cryptocurrency was trading above $72,000, a new record. The $72,000 level was just the latest in a series of recent highs for bitcoin. For more than two years bitcoin struggled to approach the previous […]
Attorney for E. Jean Carroll Says Trump Could Face Another Defamation Lawsuit
In a press release, E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer–Roberta Kaplan–said that Trump’s remarks at a recent campaign rally in Georgia could establish cause for yet another defamation claim against the former president. An attorney for E. Jean Carroll, the former advice columnist who recently won an $83.3 million defamation award against Donald Trump, said that her […]
Of Booze And Branding – Above the Law
Over the years, I have enjoyed many wine-related conversations with fellow IP professionals. At some point, the conversation often turns to the fact that even though I only drink kosher wine, the variety of wines I have tried, both in terms of varietal and origin, is a large and growing list. At the moment, my […]
Florida Settles “Don’t Say Gay” Lawsuit with Civil Rights Attorneys
The terms of the settlement will require the Florida Department of Education to better clarify its stance on the Parental Rights in Education Act, while also ensuring that prohibitions on the discussion of gender identity and sexuality cannot be used to exclusively target LGBT students. Florida has reached a settlement with civil rights attorneys, who […]
Lawsuit Aims To Stop The EPA From Allowing Farmers To Keep Using Toxic Poop Water To Grow Your Food
(Image via Getty) Full disclosure, reading this may change the way you look at eating your vegetables. A lawsuit is aiming to quite literally make US agriculture a lot less… shitty than the EPA allows. From The Guardian: New legal action could put an end to the practice of spreading toxic sewage sludge on US cropland as […]
12 Effective Methods to Stay Updated with Changes in Data Privacy Regulations
One method that I’ve found particularly effective is setting up dedicated feeds and alerts from regulatory bodies and technology law forums. ~ Adrienne Fischer, Founder, Basecamp Legal In the ever-evolving landscape of data privacy, staying informed is crucial. We’ve gathered insights from managing partners, CTOs, and other experts to share their recommended methods. From connecting […]