2018

Three Takeaways from the DOL's New Labor Condition Application Form

November 19, 2018

Supreme Court of Florida Upholds the Frye Standard

November 13, 2018

On October 15, 2018, in the matter of Richard Delisle vs. Crane Co., et al. , the Supreme Court of Florida unequivocally reaffirmed that Frye remains the standard for the admission of expert testimony. This reaffirmation comes after the Florida Legislature amended section 90.702 to incorporate the Daubert standard into the Florida Rules of Evidence in 2013.

Hillsborough County Voters Pass Transportation Surtax — What Happens Next?

November 8, 2018

Florida Election Recounts – Again

November 7, 2018

With memories of dimpled chads and butterfly ballots coming to mind, Florida is facing the potential of statewide election recounts based on the current results of the 2018 general election.

Florida Voters Enact Automatic Restoration of Voting Rights for Floridians With Felony Convictions

November 7, 2018

Last night, Floridians voted to pass the Voting Restoration Amendment that is poised to restore voting rights to an estimated 1.5 million Floridians with prior felony convictions.

Policy and Practice Changes Impact the O-1 Visa

November 7, 2018

During the Trump administration’s 22 months in office, no new laws or regulations have been passed governing the O-1 nonimmigrant visa for foreign nationals with extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, education, business, or athletics.

SEC Proposes Summary Prospectus Option and Modernized Disclosure for Variable Insurance Products

October 31, 2018

On October 31, the SEC took the first step toward allowing variable annuities providers to streamline disclosure by issuing summary prospectuses similar to those used by mutual funds. This article discusses the SEC’s proposed summary prospectus option and modernized disclosure for variable insurance products.

Nominal Settlement Offers Get Boost in Jumping Horse Case

October 31, 2018

Three Ways to Annoy an Appellate Court Clerk – and Jeopardize Your Appeal

October 31, 2018

Appellate advocates should write briefs that make life easier for law clerks and judges. That will increase their chances of prevailing on appeal.