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Government and Administrative

Florida Public Records Laws: Avoiding the Pitfalls and Mistakes that Lead to Expensive and Costly Litigation

Florida has the most open public records law in the country so it is imperative...

Leonard J. Dietzen, III
Jeffrey J. Grosholz
Employment and Labor

Out with the New: Rescission of DOL 2021 Rule Could Make Independent Contractors Full-Time Employees

A newly proposed federal regulation could flip the script for employers across the country that...

Alexander A. Melvin
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Casualty Litigation

Understanding what Medical Bills the Jury Sees: A Primer on Florida Law for Risk Managers

One of the most important factors in determining the valuation of a general liability/personal injury...

Jennifer Smith Thomas
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Government and Administrative

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses District Court Decision on Florida’s Vaccine Passport Ban

The decision is a win for the Florida governor who sought to protect Florida citizens...

Chase Hattaway
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Education

First Amendment Wheel Doesn’t Stop Spinning: What Risk Managers Need to Know for the New School Year

As the school year begins, a heightened focus has been placed on schools both nationally...

Jeffrey J. Grosholz
Leonard J. Dietzen, III
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Employment and Labor

When are COVID-19 Policies a “Business Necessity”? The EEOC’s New Guidance on Navigating the Post-Pandemic Workplace

On July 12, 2022, The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission  (EEOC) updated its guidance on the...

Melissa I. Softness
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Casualty Litigation

SCOTUS Greenlights Florida State’s Medicaid Lien on Settlement Proceeds for Future Medical Expenses

On June 6, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Gallardo vs. Marstiller....

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Appellate

Florida’s New Sixth District Court of Appeal Confirmed

Florida has not added a District Court of Appeal (DCA) since 1979 when the legislature...

Brittney Polo
Daniel J. Gerber
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Commercial Litigation

Arbitration: Embrace It or Avoid It? Considerations for Small Businesses

Here are six things to consider when deciding whether to arbitrate a claim. For over...

Douglas E. Ede
Employment and Labor

Stranger Things Are Going On: Federal Judge Pulls Florida from First Amendment “Upside Down”

Stop Woke Act Temporarily Blocked Approved on April 22, 2022, and effective July 1, 2022,...

Kayla E. Platt Rady
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