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Sustaining Crummett’s legacy a concern
Widely known Hispanic scholar Maria Crummett was such a go-to person for educators, businesses, governments and entrepreneurs seeking international relationships that her departure from USF World has...
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Sarasota law firm to pay nearly $1M to Nadel receivership
Law firm Band Weintraug has agreed to pay $943,526 to settle a claim related to the Arthur Nadel receivership. Nadel was a Sarasota hedge fund manager who pleaded guilty in 2010 to securities fraud...
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More charges possible in HMA investigation
A court document related to the grand jury indictment of Joshua Putter, formerly a Health Management Associates vice president, indicates there may be more charges in the investigation of the company....
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USF international educator out
The University of South Florida’s associate vice president for global affairs left the university after a “non-reappointment” of her position. A recognized leader in crafting relationships and...
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St. Luke’s pinched by UnitedHealthcare decision
UnitedHealthcare’s decision to exclude St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute from its Medicare Advantage insurance network translates into a 10 percent loss of business for the eye care practice....
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Johnson Pope expands in St. Petersburg
After opening its doors 40 years ago in North Pinellas County, Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns LLP has established an office in downtown St. Petersburg with seven lawyers, including Will Conroy...
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Five area lawyers disciplined
Mishandling trust accounts and other problems led to recent disciplinary action against five area lawyers. Three of the lawyers practiced in Lakeland. Kenneth C. Glover was disbarred after an audit...
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Dunkel divorce filing alleges Kforce CEO, law firm conspiracy
A divorce court filing by Maureen Dunkel, estranged wife of Kforce CEO David Dunkel, alleges he used Holland & Knight and five of its lawyers in a conspiracy to fraudulently transfer thousands of...
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Holland & Knight refutes Maureen Dunkel’s fraud claims
In a statement, law firm Holland & Knight described as “meritless” allegations that it and five firm lawyers in Tampa were involved in fraudulent asset transfers. The allegations are in a divorce...
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State provides $13 million to expand area medical residency programs
A new state program has provided a total of $13 million to 10 area hospitals to help expand medical residency education. Meeting the expected demand for physicians in Florida is a major goal of the new...
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Claims against law firms atypical in divorces
While lawsuits against lawyers and law firms are on the increase, it is not typical for them to be named as defendants in a divorce petition. Warren R. Trazenfeld, a Coral Gables lawyer whose practice...
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Public chatter scarce in Holland & Knight case
It's not often that claims are filed against a prestigious, powerful law firm such as Holland & Knight. When that happens, finding a lawyer or firm (unrelated to the claims) willing to talk about...
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Law firms regularly get caught in legal crossfire
The conflict and controversial business transactions that result in consulting with attorneys and law firms also can put the counselors on the defendant end of claims. After all, it is human nature to...
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Cuban consular services get temporary reprieve
M&T Bank has extended until March 1 its deadline for permanently closing the accounts of the Cuban missions in the United States. The Buffalo, N.Y.-based bank will continue receiving deposits from...
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BP oil spill claims system shut down
A federal appeals court has halted BP settlement payments for oil spill damages to businesses “whose injuries are not traceable to the spill.” The ruling by the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals...
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UT’s operating margins lead to Fitch rating affirmation
Fitch Ratings has affirmed its “BBB” rating on more than $100 million in a series of bonds issued for the University of Tampa. The bonds include $73.6 million Higher Educational Facilities financing...
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Resort employees get $31,000 in back wages
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa has paid a total of $30,786 in back wages to 37 employees following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor. Investigators from the DOL wage and hour division...
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SPC selects names for Midtown facilities
The new $14 million St. Petersburg College building in Midtown will be named after the late Douglas L. Jamerson Jr., a former state legislator who represented St. Petersburg and focused on education...
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Cuba flights generate $1.4 million for TIA
Cuba Travel Services Inc. launched its first flight to Cuba from Tampa International Airport on Dec. 10, bringing to 11 the number of weekly flights from TIA to the island. Since starting in 2011, the...
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What's good for humans works for Freud, the turtle (Video)
Freud, a floating green sea turtle, underwent some advanced imaging and diagnostic testing at the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in downtown Tampa as veterinarians try to figure...
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