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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of June 16 - 20, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Hicks v. Middleton - vicarious liability, employment, course and scope - UHS v. Sec’y of Labor - OSHA, workplace violence, employer - JF v. Carnival - negligence, cruise,...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of June 2 - 6, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals  - Roth v. Russell - ’34 Act, §16(b) - Sweet Additions v. Meelunie Am - sales contract - USA v. Dubois - Second Amendment, felons with firearms...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of April 21 - 25, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - USA v. Rivers - search and seizure, sentencing - Bidi Vapor v. USFDA - administrative review, pre-market tobacco product application - Henry v. Tuscaloosa Sheriff - sex...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions: Week of October 14-18, 2024

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Siples v. BR Exploration – Daubert, causation testimony, toxic exposure - Lozman v. Riviera Bch – eminent domain, comprehensive plan, ripeness - Hidroelectrica Santa Rita v....more

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What All Unwed Fathers Should Know About Voluntary Acknowledgements of Paternity

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If you’re an unwed father who recently welcomed a child or is expecting one, it is important that you know about DH Form 432, otherwise known as the Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity Form. DH Form 432, which is...more

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New Florida Legislation Helps Unwed Fathers Gain Parental Rights

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In recognition of Father’s Day this past weekend, a change in the law may be of particular importance to fathers. Effective July 1, 2023, a new law signed by Governor DeSantis now acknowledges rights of “unwed fathers.”...more

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Dads Are Important, Too: The Vital Role of Dads in Divorce and 50/50 Timesharing

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Under Florida law, there is no presumption of 50/50 timesharing for divorced parents. However, with many parents splitting time with their children under a 50/50 time-sharing schedule, divorced dads play a large role in...more

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Florida Supreme Court Rules “Concrete Steps” Not Required to Restore Parent Timesharing Rights

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Last week, the Florida Supreme Court in C.N. v. I.G.C. (Case No. SC20-505), ruled on the issue of whether a court is required to give a parent “concrete steps” to restore lost timesharing and return to the pre-modification...more

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Step-Parent Adoption – Time to Take the Plunge?

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Family composition often includes children from a prior marriage. Step-parents assume the role of caring for, loving, and raising the spouse’s children. Lasting bonds are created by step-parent relationships but legally,...more

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