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Florida Appellate Court Upholds Drug-Free Workplace Policy Against Employee with Medical Marijuana Card

The appellate court determined that, under the specific collective bargaining agreement (CBA) at issue and Florida’s constitutional and statutory framework, the county was not required...

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Employment and Labor

Leonard J. Dietzen, III and Graham Marcus Provide Guidance to Employers Navigating ADA Accommodation Requests in HR.com

Leonard J. Dietzen, III and Graham Marcus recently shared insights in the article, “Florida’s Medical...

Education

What School Boards Need to Know About Marijuana Rescheduling

Florida’s school boards have long occupied an unenviable position at the intersection of state medical...

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Employment and Labor

Florida Legislative Session: 2026 Proposed Bills Affecting Employers

The 2026 Florida Legislative Session is in full swing. There are several proposed bills that,...

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Commercial Litigation

Our Newest Toothless Tiger: The FTC’s “Final Rule” Banning Non-Competes

The FTC Votes Against Appealing Ryan, Which Ruled the FTC Lacked Authority for the Ban...

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Employment and Labor

Preparing for the Worst: What Employers Need to Know Before the Hurricane Hits

“Preparation is key, from ensuring they have a proactive communications plan to thoroughly planning for...

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Employment and Labor

Florida’s CHOICE Act Changes the Landscape for Restrictive Covenants

On July 3, 2025, the Florida “Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth” Act...

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Employment and Labor

Protecting Employees Before, During and After a Disaster

Despite the rise of natural disasters in the United States, one in four companies still...

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Employment and Labor

Before Disaster Hits, Employers Must Assess Safety, Legal Risks

As hurricanes come ashore in the Southeast, tornadoes spin throughout the Great Plains, and wildfires...

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Employment and Labor

The “Big Beautiful Bill” & Potential FLSA Pitfalls: What Employers Need to Know on “No Tax on Tips & Overtime” Provisions

On July 4, 2025, as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Act), provisions...

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