MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 5 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman partnered with Transgender Law Center to advocate for equal protection under the Fourteenth Amendment for transgender youth. On September 3, 2024, the firm filed an amicus brief in U.S. v. Skrmetti, the high-profile U.S. Supreme Court civil rights case challenging a Tennessee law that bans medical treatment for minors with gender dysphoria. Akerman's brief was filed in support of transgender youth in Tenn  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 5 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following order granting request for confidentiality (Docket No. 20240025-EI; Order No. PSC-2024-0400-CFO-EI) on Sept. 4, 2024: * * * In re: Petition for rate increase by Duke Energy Florida, LLC. ORDER GRANTING DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC'S REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIALITY (DOCUMENT NO. 08340-2024) On June 24, 2024, pursuant to Section 366.093, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Rule 2522.006, Florida Administrative Code (  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: By JoAnn Adkins An invasive species of seagrass has been on a steady march across the world, taking over ecosystems well beyond its native waters of the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. Scientists have long wondered when it would reach the waters off the coast of Florida. FIU scientists say that day has arrived. FIU marine scientist Ju  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 5 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: LONDON - Sept. 4, 2024 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Sava Savov as a new Corporate shareholder to lead the Private Equity Practice in its London office, reinforcing the firm's strategic commitment to further develop its global private equity capabilities. Greenberg Traurig Executive Chairman Richard A. Rosenbaum said, "Sava will help us build on our global strength in private equity and special si  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 5 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: MEXICO CITY - Sept. 4, 2024 - Attorneys from Global Law Firm Greenberg Traurig, S.C.'s Mexico City Office represented Grupo Unigel as lead counsel in the sale of 100% of the shares of Plastiglas de Mexico, a leader in the acrylic sheet market in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Founded in 1966, Grupo Unigel is a leading Brazilian chemical and petrochemical company specializing in the production o  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 5 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: BOSTON - Sept. 4, 2024 - Dr. Melissa Hunter-Ensor, co-chair of the Patents and Innovation Strategies Group of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named a 2024 "Go To Healthcare/Life Sciences Lawyer" by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. She and her fellow honorees are featured in the publication's Aug. 19 edition. Hunter-Ensor also received this recognition in 2022. "Go To" Lawyers are nominated by   more

ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 5 -- Orange County issued the following Demings Digest on Sept. 3, 2024: * * * Greetings, With summer winding down and fall just around the corner, now is the perfect time to enjoy some of the many outdoor activities and events planned throughout September. Be sure to check out our full calendar of events at the end of this newsletter. Last month's close call with Hurricane Debby is an important reminder that the peak of hurricane season is upon us. I encourage everyo  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 5 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: By Gavin McCabe FIU's office in Washington, D.C., is a showcase for FIU's national research impact and provides students with engaged academic experiences. It offers students with any major or career interest a chance to learn how the federal government works and can even help with landing an internship or a job in the nation's capital. FIU in DC's Ta  more