Moved by the story of a terrorized local woman, Tampa Bay area state legislators are pushing to increase legal protections for victims of abuse or harassment by someone they dated. ...more

March 15, 2009

Moved by the story of a terrorized local woman, Tampa Bay-area legislators are pushing to increase legal protections for victims of abuse or harassment by someone they dated. ...more

March 12, 2009

I am periodically surprised by potential clients who believe covenants against competition, or more frequently "noncompete" agreements, are unenforceable. To the contrary, Florida courts routinely enforce covenants against competition. Prior to July 1, 1996, covenants against competition were only enforceable if the covenant fell into one of several enumerated categories. Covenants against competition entered into after that date need not fall into a specific category; although the employer must demonstrate a legitimate business interest that must be protected. ...more

February 6, 2009

A pioneering judge's career is on the line after the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission on Tuesday filed formal charges against him regarding his financial relationship with an exotic dancer. ...more

January 14, 2009

A pioneering judge's career is on the line today after the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission filed formal charges against him regarding his financial relationship with an exotic dancer. ...more

January 13, 2009

In a victory for free speech and freedom of the press, the Florida Supreme Court in two cases recently made it harder to bring invasion-of-privacy claims against newspapers. ...more

November 3, 2008

I take Amendment 2 personally. ...more

October 23, 2008

TALLAHASSEE Attorney Barry Richard told The Tampa Tribune and other media outlets that the Seminole tribe is going to keep offering the casino games approved in the compact that the Supreme Court has declared invalid. ...more

September 12, 2008

Bob Butterworth, who was hand-picked by Gov. Charlie Crist to straighten out the beleaguered Florida Department of Children & Families, resigned Tuesday, leaving many local child welfare advocates surprised and saddened. ...more

July 30, 2008

In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Law Day, this year's theme is: "The Rule of Law: Foundation for Communities of Opportunity and Equity." ...more

May 8, 2008