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Chase Hattaway

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Orlando Office
407.839.2107
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    Chase Hattaway focuses his practice on complex civil litigation matters. He has argued jury and non-jury trials as well as appeals in both state and federal courts. He has a diverse practice, but much of his work involves employment, construction, and casualty litigation.

    Chase consults with employers on compliance with state and federal law.  He regularly defends employers in state and federal court against various claims of discrimination including retaliation, harassment, whistle-blower and wrongful termination.  Chase also has experience enforcing non-compete agreements.

    He also has significant experience representing school boards and higher education institutions on various matters, including investigations by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), student grievances, employment issues, general liability, Americans with Disabilities Act and other complex legal areas unique to educational institutions.    

    Additionally, Chase represents contractors in construction defect claims.  He has experience in two-party disputes, as well as large, multi-party disputes.  Chase also defends clients against personal injury claims involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. 

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    • Retail and Hospitality

    • University Risk Management & Insurance Association (URMIA)
    • National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA)
    • Risk Management Society (RIMS)
    • Orange County Bar Association
    • Florida Defense Lawyers Association

    Stetson University College of Law — J.D., 2010

    • 2010 Inductee to the Order of the Barristers
    • 2010 Ralph Harris Ferrell Competition Award
    • 2010 Moot Court Award of Excellence
    • 2010 Victor O. Wehle Trial Advocacy Award
    • 2010 Who’s Who Among American Law Students

    University of Central Florida — B.S., Politcal Science, 2007

    • Florida — 2010

    • Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star, Employment & Labor, 2020

    • Author, "Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses District Court Decision on Florida’s Passport Ban," October 2022
    • Author, "New “Stop Woke Act” to Expand Florida Employer Liability," March 2022
    • Author, "Juggling a Remote, Hybrid and/or Multistate Workforce: What Employers Should Know," Hospitality Technology, March 2022
    • Co-Host, "What Employers Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements and Testing," Legally Qualified Podcast, February 2022
    • Author, "6th Circuit Court of Appeals Dissolves Stay of OSHA ETS: New Deadlines for Employers," December 2021
    • Author, "In the Crossfire: What Florida HR Directors Need to Know about Recent State and Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Legislation," November 2021
    • Presenter, "Tired of Playing Hot Potato? What You Need to Know about Vaccine Mandates," Association of Corporate Counsel South Florida, November 2021
    • Author, "Vaccination Mandate For Employees: What Employers Need To Know," HR.com, November 2021
    • Co-Presenter, "Judge Says Norwegian and Other Cruise Lines Can Require Vaccine Passports in Florida," Thompson Reuters West/Celesq CLE Webcast, October 2021
    • Author, "President Biden Announces Expansive Action Plan to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic," September 9, 2021
    • Co-Author, "Judge Says Norwegian, Other Cruises Can Require Vaccine Passports in Fla.," Daily Business Review, August 26, 2021
    • Co-Author, "Incentivizing Customers In States Banning Vaccine Passports," Law360, May 18, 2021
    • Co-Author, "Florida Legislation Bans Businesses from Requiring COVID-19 Vaccine “Passports," May 2021
    • Co-Author, "Governor’s Executive Order Halts Businesses From Requiring Vaccine Passports," Daily Business Review, May 4, 2021
    • Author, "SCOTUS 8-1: Student Has Standing in First Amendment Case Against College," March 2021
    • Co-Author, "Florida Supreme Court Limits Amount of Recovery in Mass Events," Florida Bar Education Law Journal, Volume 2, Issue 3, Fall 2020
    • Co-Author, "Class Actions Against Higher Education for Tuition Refunds Trending After Classes go Virtual," July 2020
    • Co-presenter,"Reopening Law Firms, Businesses, and Other Establishments" webinar, Orange County Bar Association, May 22, 2020
    • Author, "DOL Issues Bulletin: Temporary Non-Enforcement Period Applicable to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act," March 2020
    • Co-author, "Coronavirus Q&A: A Legal Resource Guide for Employers, March 2020
    • Co-author, "Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: What’s Next?" Modern Restaurant Management, January 2020
    • Presenter, "Responding to OCR Investigations and Avoiding Hidden Dangers," Community College Conference on Legal Issues, January 2020
    • Author, "A Win for Cannabis Industry Workers," Cannabis Executive Industry, November 6, 2019
    • Co-Author, "Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: What's Next?" Florida Restaurant & Lodging, Fall 2019
    • Author, "Developing policies that prevent relationships from crossing the line: What universities should consider regarding faculty-student relationships," University Business, July 2019
    • Co-presenter "How to Avoid OCR’s Hidden Dangers & Employment Law Updates" at the The Florida College System Risk Management Consortium in June of 2019
    • Co-presenter "How to Make Sure Employee Discipline Sticks: Investigations Do Matter" at the Florida Educational Negotiators in February of 2019
    • Author, "Protecting Your Business: The Basics of Non-Compete Agreements," Orlando Business Journal's Consult the Counsel, June 29, 2018
    • Co-Author, "Cost of Convenience for the Grocery Industry: On-Demand Grocery Delivery Service Presents Possible Legal Ramifications," November 2017

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    10.11.2022
    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...

    Photo: Shutterstock/niroworld
    03.23.2022
    Employment and Labor

    New “Stop Woke Act” to Expand Florida Employer Liability

    On March 10, 2022, the Florida Legislature passed Florida House...

    03.21.2022
    Employment and Labor

    Juggling a Remote, Hybrid and/or Multistate Workforce: What Employers Should Know

    As employers hire new staff members, keep in mind individual...

    Photo: Shutterstock.com/Vitalii Vodolazskyi
    02.03.2022
    Employment and Labor

    What Employers Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements and Testing

    In light of the recent Supreme Court decisions regarding COVID-19...

    01.10.2022
    Media Mentions

    No Jab, No Job: Citigroup to Fire Unvaccinated Staff This Month – Memo, Reuters

    Chase Hattaway discusses how Citigroup will have to navigate federal...

    12.21.2021
    Employment and Labor

    6th Circuit Court of Appeals Dissolves Stay of OSHA ETS: New Deadlines for Employers

    On November 12, 2021, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals...

    Photo:Shutterstock/Viacheslav Lopatin
    11.22.2021
    Employment and Labor

    In the Crossfire: What Florida HR Directors Need to Know about Recent State and Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Legislation

    On November 4, 2021, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety...

    Photo: Shutterstock/GoodIdeas
    11.17.2021
    Events

    Tired of Playing Hot Potato? What You Need to Know about Vaccine Mandates

    Employers have been struggling with whether or not to require...

    11.10.2021
    Employment and Labor

    Vaccination Mandate For Employees: What Employers Need To Know

    Be cognizant of state and federal anti-discrimination laws when enacting...

    Photo: Shutterstock.com/Jason Raff
    11.09.2021
    Employment and Labor

    OSHA Issues New Rule Requiring Employers with More than 100 Employees to Require Proof of Vaccination or Testing

    On November 16, 2021 OSHA announced that it is suspending...

    Photo: Shutterstock.com/hedgehog94
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