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Stetson law school raises the bar
Stetson University College of Law students turned in a sterling performance on the Florida Bar exam in February. Of the 60 students who took the exam, all but nine passed both parts, resulting in an 85...
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MacKenzie resigns as Sarasota Memorial CEO
Gwen MacKenzie, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System CEO and president for nine years, is stepping down to take a leadership position with Ascension Health in Michigan, her home state. She will leave...
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Lawsuit alleges PP+K shareholder’s substance abuse disrupting business
A dispute between the two shareholders of award-winning Tampa advertising firm PP+K has landed in court. Thomas Kenney, vice president and executive creative director, alleges in a lawsuit filed in...
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Weather puts a damper on MarineMax profit
Boat retailer MarineMax Inc. reported a year-over-year drop in second quarter income as stormy weather affected potential buyers. The Clearwater company reported a net loss of about $2 million, or...
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WellCare seeks $365M restitution from convicted execs
WellCare Health Plans Inc. wants $365 million in restitution from three former executives convicted in a fraud scheme, contending the company is a victim of their crimes. The 29-page motion filed in...
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Zuckerman Spaeder’s pro bono work a highlight of 13th Circuit ceremony
The 13 th Judicial Circuit’s pro bono committee has recognized Zuckerman Spaeder LLP for its contribution of 4,600 pro bono hours in services since the firm opened in 1991. The committee also presented...
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Former law enforcement officer, others sentenced in identity fraud case
A Tampa federal judge sentenced former officer Corey A. Coley Sr. to seven years and three months in prison for conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Coley worked as a probation officer...
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Investigation indicates alcohol, foul play not involved in Hicks’ death
A preliminary investigation shows that whatever happened to Tampa lawyer Henry W. Hicks when he died while trying to retrieve his powerboat’s anchor, it does not appear to involve alcohol or foul...
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Law firm diversity has real business applications
In law firms, achieving a diverse workforce isn’t just some big, hairy, feel-good goal. It has a huge impact on profit and justice – and despite bright spots when it comes to inclusion, some Tampa Bay...
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Alcohol, foul play not involved in Hicks’ death
A preliminary investigation shows that whatever happened to Tampa lawyer Henry W. Hicks when he died while trying to retrieve his powerboat’s anchor, it does not appear to involve alcohol or foul play....
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