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Government Officials Reach $26 Billion Settlement with Major Banks to Bring Relief to Homeowners

January 31, 2012

Federal and state officials have reached a $26 billion foreclosure settlement with Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Ally Financial, five of the nation’s largest banks. [...]

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    Federal Judge Holds Florida Executive Order Requiring Drug Testing for State Workers Unconstitutional

    January 31, 2012

    Today U.S. District Judge Ursula Ungaro ruled that Governor Rick Scott’s Executive Order 11-58 providing for pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing of state employees violates the [...]

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      Third DCA Holds FCRA Does Not Support Claim for Discrimination Based on Pregnancy

      January 31, 2012

      Today, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal issued an employment ruling very favorable to employers, but certified conflict with the Fourth District on the same issue. The decision is Delva [...]

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        South Florida Local Governments: Take Heed From Largest US Municipal Bankruptcy

        January 31, 2012

        The recent spate of ruptured water lines and sewer breaks in Broward County underscores the challenge of replacing, upgrading and ultimately financing our aging sewer infrastructure in the midst [...]

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          EEOC Placing Greater Focus on Remedying “Systemic” Discrimination

          January 31, 2012

          The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently announced its strategic plan for fiscal years 2012-2016 where it indicated that it will focus more on remedying systemic [...]

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            WSH Associate Estrellita Sibila Speaking at “Smart Planning for a Green Future”

            January 31, 2012

            Associate Estrellita S. Sibila will be speaking at the Smart Planning for a Green Future 2012 Virtual Conference & Expo taking place on April 4 – 6, 2012. On April 5, 2012, Estrellita will [...]

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              Changes in Argentina’s Foreign Exchange Rules May Affect South Florida

              January 31, 2012

              On July 5, 2012, the Argentine Central Bank modified certain rules regulating the foreign exchange market in Argentina. These rules regulate Argentine residents who wish to convert Argentine [...]

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                Former WSH Associate John Quick Returns to Firm, Named Of Counsel

                January 31, 2012

                Former WSH Associate John J. Quick has rejoined the firm as part of its Litigation Division. John, who is Of Counsel to the firm, has extensive experience in contract litigation, maritime [...]

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                  Florida Legislature Will Tackle Several Significant Planning and Growth Management Bills In Upcoming Legislative Session

                  January 31, 2012

                  In less than two weeks, Florida representatives and senators will convene for the 2012 Legislative Session. Legislators will tackle a number of bills relating to planning and growth management [...]

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                    Electronic Billboard Signs Create New Issues for Florida’s Local Governments

                    January 31, 2012

                    As sign technology evolves, so do the challenges faced by local governments in creating regulations that preserve the health, safety and welfare of their communities. Local regulation of [...]

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