Dimitri Peteves represents plaintiffs suing for damages caused by the oral-nicotine pouch, Zyn. Several Philip Morris entities were listed as defendants, and they moved to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. The district court rejected those jurisdictional challenges. Read more on Law 360 (paywall).

The Winter 2025 edition of 11th Circuit Historical News features an article authored by Bryan Gowdy. The article concerns Judge Susan Harrell Black's life and her role as a mentee, a mentor, and a trailblazer in the legal community. 

On January 17, 2025, Bryan Gowdy will serve as a panelist discussing cases at the virtual Florida Supreme Court 2024 Year in Review hosted by the American Constitution Society. Mr. Gowdy's co-panelists are former Justice Barbara Pariente, Courtney Brewer, and Dwayne Robinson. The event will last 90 minutes, beginning at 12:00 PM.  The webinar is approved for 2.0 hours of CLE credit. Click here to watch.

Funding Florida Legal Aid, an entity of the Florida Bar dedicated to supporting access to justice initiatives, has recognized Bryan Gowdy as a 2024 Pro Bono Hero for his exceptional dedication to justice, research, and advocacy in the Wright v. AHCA case.  The FFLA's website posting of the award can be found here.

The 15th edition of Best Law Firms® has been released, and Creed & Gowdy, P.A. has been ranked Regional Tier 1 in Jacksonville for Appellate Practice. Inclusion in Best Law Firms® is based on a rigorous evaluation of client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership interviews, and the depth of a firm's practice. Creed & Gowdy is honored to receive this recognition.