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By Jocelyne A. Macelloni On April 29, 2021, the Florida Supreme Court adopted a revised summary judgment standard, aligning it closely with the federal standard. On May 23, 2024, further amendments to Rule 1.510 were announced, followed by additional updates on December 5, 2024. This overview highlights 10 key points that every practitioner and judge...Read More

By Deedee Bitran Religious accommodation in the workplace isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a growing area of litigation risk. A recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit against Marriott underscores the stakes for employers nationwide.[1] Last month, the EEOC sued Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation and Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc. in the Middle District of Florida...Read More

From the Florida Bar Journal A Legal Roller Coaster: The Corporate Transparency Act By Peter J. Guala and Morrie I. Levine When originally enacted, millions of U.S. businesses and foreign entities registered to do business within the U.S. were impacted by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which resulted in multiple federal lawsuits. Injunctions were issued...Read More