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June 21, 2024 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Upholds Federal Firearm Ban for Suspected Domestic Abusers

"When an individual poses a clear threat of physical violence to another, the threatening individual may be disarmed," Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. wrote for the 8-1 majority. Justice Clarence Thomas was alone in dissent.
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June 21, 2024 | Daily Business Review

This Lawyer Faced Extortion Charges, Thanks to a Condo Association Dispute

"The mere identification and communication of adverse information is not criminally actionable as extortion," prosecutors said in their closeout memo.
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June 21, 2024 | Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Learn to Navigate Challenges With Resilience,' Says Amanda Fernandez of Rivero Mestre

"Finding mentors can propel you in your career. Also, try to understand your client's needs beyond the courtroom and maintain a high level of client service. Learning to navigate challenges with resilience is also key to a successful career."
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June 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Reed Smith Cements Its Focus: Meet the New Miami Managing Partner

"We see growth in that area," the newly promoted partner said.
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June 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'I'm a Conservative': Justices Side With Florida Judge on Partisanship but Punish Her for Other Violation

"This decision made me chuckle," said one attorney who previously represented another judge in discipline matters.
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June 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

1 Word, 32 Pages: Courts Delve Into Definition of 'Riot'

"This decision will protect not only our clients' First Amendment rights but the First Amendment rights of all Floridians," said James Tysse, a Supreme Court and appellate partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld.
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June 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Are Your Employees Still Exempt From OT? DOL Unveils Final Rule Raising Salary Limits for Exemptions

There can be costly consequences for misclassifying a worker who gets overtime as one who doesn't, and Washington just upped the price to play by its rules. On April 23, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finalized a rule to increase pay thresholds for overtime eligibility for salaried workers.
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June 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Summer Months Inevitably Bring In a Slew of Jet Ski Rentals, Grievous Injuries and Litigation

As the summer months yield their inevitable slew of injuries, prospective renters should be aware of the life-threatening dangers of jet skis, and their attorneys should be intimately familiar with the many regulations that were enacted to keep them safe.
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June 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The 2024 DBR 100: Profit Per Equity Partner

The profits per equity partner varied widely from firm to firm in 2023.
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June 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida's Law Firms Accelerated Headcount Growth in 2023 as Big Law Entrants Settled In

  Florida's 100 biggest law firms by full-time equivalent headcount saw a sudden acceleration in growth last year as many Big Law entrants…
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