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The story is all too familiar. During the height of COVID, an elderly woman died at a nursing home due to dehydration. The woman’s daughter believed that the facility’s staff—too overwhelmed by the circumstances surrounding the pandemic—did not sufficiently provide her with enough water. Even pre-pandemic, too many families have experienced similar neglect and a...

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) statistics are a stark reminder of the reality of bicycle accidents. 5,946 bicycle crashes, 162 fatalities, and 5,578 bicycle crash injuries occurred in Florida in 2020, according to the FLHSMV. It’s important to know what steps to take after a bicycle accident so y...

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of blogs on Florida’s overtime laws and requirements. The series will cover everything from what constitutes overtime, how many hours are legal, how you calculate your time and when it is time to consult with an attorney. Florida Overtime Laws If you put in the time, you should get paid. While that sounds like a perfect...

As a military veteran, the time and commitment you put into your service to our country mean something. That’s why the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) was passed in 1994—to not only honor your commitment but to stand in support of your continuing service. Originally known as the Veterans' Reemployment Rights (VRR), USERRA is a fede...