On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 28, 2011 | Car Accidents
The music industry is mourning the death of yet another legend. Eddie Kirkland, a famous blues musician, was killed this past weekend in a car accident. Florida Highway Patrol is still in the middle of an investigation to find out exactly what happened. Any type of...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 25, 2011 | Deportation and Removal
Several anti-immigration bills have been proposed in Florida. State Representative William Snyder is proposing a bill that would require Florida law enforcement officers to check the immigration status of anyone under investigation. The bill would require local law...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 24, 2011 | Products Liability
In 2006, the Florida Supreme Court put an end to a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of thousands of smokers in Florida. It was filed against the tobacco industry and had resulted in a very large settlement that was thrown out by the Florida Supreme Court. As a...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 23, 2011 | Employment Immigration
Last week, this blog reported the story of nine workers who allegedly are undocumented that were taken into custody at the Lake Nona VA Medical Center. Now U.S. Senator Mark Rubio (R-Fla) is urging all businesses to be more proactive in checking potential...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 22, 2011 | Wrongful Death
A little over a year ago in Florida, a young man was on the road on his way home to spend some time with his family. But his life was cut short when another man, internationally known polo club owner John Goodman, ran into him at an intersection. Goodman had run a...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 18, 2011 | Employment Immigration
In 1993, U.S. employment immigration law began a pilot program that allows foreign investors to help finance U.S. development projects that create jobs. Many developers see the program as an important financing tool that can be a cheaper and easier alternative to...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 18, 2011 | Car Accidents
A car accident can lead to a number of consequences, for both the person who caused the accident as well as the accident victims. In some instances, people can suffer serious physical injuries as a result of a crash. Yesterday morning, a car accident occurred in...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 17, 2011 | Deportation and Removal, Firm News
Authorities reportedly conducted two separate raids at the new Lake Nona VA Medical center last Wednesday. According to officials, nine people were taken into custody after the second raid. The nine workers reportedly were placed in jail and will be processed for...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 15, 2011 | Medical Malpractice
Whenever someone suffers an injury at the hands of a negligent medical professional, the consequences can be far-reaching. There are the obvious immediate injuries that can result. But later on more health issues can surface, not to mention the amount of medical bills...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 11, 2011 | Deportation and Removal
Arizona’s stand on immigration issues is not necessarily news. It is well known that Arizona enacted a tough immigration law that has brought protests and a federal court challenge to the law. The Arizona law requires police officers in the state to determine...
