It is no secret that insurance rates in the state of Florida have skyrocketed over the past several years. One of the catalysts to the increased rates was Florida’s attorney fee statute, which had the effect of incentivizing…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, Insurance
On February 26, 2025, in the lawsuit Agency for Persons with Disabilities v. Toal, the First District Court of Appeal held that noneconomic damages are not a form of relief that can be recovered under Florida’s Public-sector…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Remedies, Labor & Employment Law
In a unanimous opinion decided January 15, 2025, E.M.D. Sales, Inc., v. Carrerra et al., the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the less stringent preponderance of evidence standard, instead of the clear and convincing evidence…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
As the first point of contact for employee claims, HR directors often find themselves with the challenging task of assessing sensitive situations. This, coupled with ensuring both the company’s policies are followed, and…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
The instant popularity of China’s DeepSeek-V3 generative artificial intelligence model underscores why companies should craft stronger GenAI policies that minimize the risks of employees exposing sensitive data, violating…
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/ Privacy, International Law & Trade, Science, Computers, & Technology
On Jan. 1, 2025, the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure changed dramatically. The new rules and amendments are designed to enhance efficiency and impact the setting of cases for trial, case management, discovery practice, summary…
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/ Civil Procedure, Construction Law, Electronic Discovery
Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal (“Fifth DCA”) recently determined the Duval County School Board erred when it disciplined a teacher for politically-charged social media posts made in the run-up to the 2020 presidential…
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/ Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Education Law, Labor & Employment Law
On January 24, 2025, the United States Supreme Court granted two petitions for certiorari in the cases of Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond and St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond,…
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/ Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Education Law
“The Hamilton decision highlights the need for employers to stay up to date on legal developments. In this one decision, the Fifth Circuit opened the door for claims that just one day earlier were not actionable. Reviewing…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
On January 1, 2025, the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure changed dramatically. The new rules and amendments are designed to enhance efficiency, impact the setting of cases for trial, case management, discovery practice, summary…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure
These days, artificial intelligence is everywhere we look, and the financial services industry is no different. As AI use increases, regulatory bodies are updating their rules and guidelines detailing how companies should and…
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/ Finance & Banking, Science, Computers, & Technology, Securities Law
Good news for employers – the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new rule, which significantly increased the minimum salary level threshold for exempt employees, was overturned by a federal court in Texas, effectively blocking the DOL…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Labor & Employment Law
State unclaimed property audits are becoming more frequent. Is your company in compliance? State unclaimed property audits are becoming more frequent as states look for ways to increase revenue. There is a growing chance that…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Finance & Banking
Getting through law school and passing the bar exam are only two parts to becoming an attorney in most states, including Florida, where I live and practice. Often overlooked, the proof of character and fitness requirement for…
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/ Administrative Law, Education Law
The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence technologies has revolutionized various industries by automating complex tasks, creating content, and enhancing decision-making processes. However, it also poses…
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/ Intellectual Property, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
