A new bill in Florida, SB 1388, the “Boater Freedom Act,” is making waves in the marine industry. Spearheaded by Governor Ron DeSantis, the bill seeks to limit law enforcement’s ability to stop and board vessels without probable cause or …

By Michael Billmeier, Partner On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission adopted a Final Rule banning employers from imposing non-compete clauses on their employees. The restrictions will be effective 120 days after the Rule’s publication in the Federal Register. …

by Matthew Scarfone, Shareholder (originally published by CLM) Property insurers in Florida must account for a wide variety of natural risks, including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and sinkholes. However, growing losses and drastic rate increases are not solely the result of …

By Matthew Scarfone, Shareholder (Originally published by Insurance Information Institute) Florida presents property insurers with a unique set of factors that affect the availability and affordability of insurance coverage. The state boasts the third-largest population in America while simultaneously enduring …

The Florida State Legislature has passed a bill aimed at curbing the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles. The bill has passed through the House and the Senate and will soon be on its way to Governor Ron DeSantis for …