Recent Cases & News

JUN 18
The Florida Supreme Court’s Decision on the Distribution to IOTA Funds

On June 18, 2021, the Florida Supreme Court issued an order imposing limits and disbursement deadlines for IOTA funds.

To view the order, click here.

To read more about the changes, click here or here. (subscription required)

JUN 10
Bryan Gowdy Receives The Florida Bar Foundation President’s Award for Excellence

On June 10, 2021, Stephen R. Senn (President of the Florida Bar Foundation) awarded Bryan Gowdy the President's Award for Excellence.  This award recognizes Bryan's long-standing devotion to the principles of equal justice for all, commitment to the Foundation's mission and dedication to serving the communities and clients it seeks to serve.

 Congratulations, Bryan!

MAY 07
NPR local station WJCT covers Florida’s High Court IOTA Funds Case

WJCT, NPR's Jacksonville news station, recently interviewed Bryan Gowdy to gain his insights to the case as the attorney for 26 Past Presidents of The Florida Bar Foundation. Mr. Gowdy presented oral argument on behalf of his clients to the Florida Supreme Court on May 5th.

To view WJCT's article, click here.

To view Creed & Gowdy's news release, click here.

MAY 06
Bryan Gowdy Urges Florida’s High Court to Resist Changing the Distribution to IOTA Funds

Bryan Gowdy presented oral argument to the Florida Supreme Court on behalf of 26 Past Presidents of The Florida Bar Foundation who commented on a proposed rule amendment that would change how IOTA funds are distributed to legal aid organizations in Florida.  Fourteen groups commented on, and opposed, the proposed rule.  In addition to Mr. Gowdy, the chair of the Florida Supreme Court's Task Force, Mayanne Downs, and counsel for three other groups also presented oral argument--Thomas D. Hall for The Florida Civil Legal Aid Association; Elliot H. Scherker for The Innocence Project of Florida, Inc.; and Raoul G. Cantero for 34 Past Presidents of The Florida Bar.

To watch the oral argument, click here.

The case number at the Supreme Court of Florida is SC20-1543.

To view the Law360 article about this case, click here. (subscription required)

To view The Florida Bar News article on this case, click here.

APR 22
Creed & Gowdy Obtains Reversal in the Eleventh Circuit

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reversed a summary judgment entered against Creed & Gowdy's client who alleges serious injuries resulting from the defendant's medical device. The Eleventh Circuit concluded that the district court erroneously excluded expert testimony.  

To read the opinion, click here.

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