Injury law firms handle a variety of cases, each with its own unique circumstances and challenges. While personal injury cases can vary widely, certain types of incidents tend to occur more frequently. These cases often involve serious injuries, financial strain, and...
Employment Law
How Tampa Bay Businesses Can Benefit from Monthly Retainer Legal Services
A monthly retainer for legal services is an agreement where you pay a law firm a fixed fee every month in exchange for ongoing legal support. This arrangement provides businesses with continuous access to legal advice at a predictable cost. It offers several...
The Importance Of Witness Statements In Personal Injury Cases
When a personal injury case arises, witness statements can play a key role in helping to establish what happened and who may be at fault. Whether the injury occurred due to a car accident, slip and fall, or another incident, having someone else corroborate the events...
DOJ Introduces Corporate Whistleblower Awards Program
On August 1, the Department of Justice officially launched and released the framework for its new Corporate Whistleblower Awards (CWA) Pilot Program. This establishes-- for the first time-- an official whistleblower award program offering financial awards to...
Blog Update: Roadblocks to the FTC’s Noncompete Ban and What’s Next
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently proposed a sweeping ban on noncompete agreements in employment contracts, a move that could significantly impact millions of workers and businesses across the United States. However, the road to implementing this ban has...
Understanding the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban and Its Impact on Florida Employers and Employees
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a final rule that bans employers from entering into, enforcing, or attempting to enforce noncompete clauses. This rule, announced on April 23, 2024, and set to take effect on September 4, 2024, has significant...
Understanding the End of Chevron Deference and Its Impact
On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court made a landmark decision to overturn a judicial principle known as the "Chevron Deference." This change could have substantial implications for various areas of law, including False Claims Act whistleblower cases and federal...
Understanding the Department of Labor’s New Rule on Minimum Salary for Overtime Exemption
On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a significant change impacting the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This new rule will notably increase the salary threshold for employees to be classified as exempt from overtime pay. As this rule takes...
FTC Non-Compete Ban: Essential Information and Guidance
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled its Final Non-Compete Clause Rule ("Final Rule"), which bans post-employment non-compete clauses between employers and their workers. This blog aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the key...
White House announces steps to prohibit use of salary history for federal employees, contractors
On January 29, 2024, the Biden administration announced new initiatives to address wage gaps and promote equal pay for federal employees and contractors. The announcement was made on the 15th anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. The new protection for...