By Colleen Murphy | December 12, 2023
"When employers unlawfully and callously toss their workers into the 'independent contractor' category they are not only depriving them of a steady paycheck, they are also stripping them of earned sick leave, workers compensation, minimum wage, and more," Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. "These are national, profitable corporations with deep pockets who are padding their profits with illegal labor schemes, and they seem to have no plans to stop this kind of behavior."
By Jim Turner | December 8, 2023
Bills filed in the House and Senate called for imposing a registration fee on electric vehicles to make up for lost gas-tax revenue, which is used for transportation projects.
By Jim Turner | December 7, 2023
Annual fees of $50 a year would be imposed on plug-in hybrids that use a combination of electricity and gas and $25 fees would be imposed on electric motorcycles.
By Charles Toutant | December 6, 2023
"We said that they acted willfully and wantonly in derogation of my client's rights by hiring and retaining [the truck driver]. That took a $6.5 million case to a $17.5 million case," plaintiffs lawyer Donald Lomurro said.
By Jim Turner | December 5, 2023
Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue said that the state will not participate in the federal Carbon Reduction Program, a five-year, $6.4 billion effort focused on emissions that contribute to global warming.
By Allison Dunn | December 1, 2023
"TNA plausibly alleged that Strang used TNA's confidential information for his personal gain in violation of the RCA and, therefore, unlawfully misappropriated TNA's confidential information. Because TNA adequately alleges that this information is subject to trade secret protection pursuant to MUTSA and DTSA, and that Strang misappropriated these trade secret assets and information by emailing them to his personal email prior to his departure, the Motion will be denied ..." U.S. District Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin wrote in her order filed this week.
By Allison Dunn | December 1, 2023
"Here, Verizon's claim, at its essence, is a contract claim. A determination of which party ultimately is responsible to pay for the relocation of Verizon's facilities turns on the interpretation of various agreements entered into by the parties, including, but not limited to, VDOT's permit allowing Verizon to locate facilities within VDOT's rights-of-way, the comprehensive agreement between CBE and VDOT, and the agreement between CBE and Lane," Justice Wesley G. Russell Jr., wrote on behalf of the court.
By Colleen Murphy | November 30, 2023
As a result of his injuries, Valiente alleged his ability to participate in his regular Sunday soccer games was impacted, and he experienced discomfort while working.
By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press | November 27, 2023
At stake is determining whether a railroad can legally condemn property to build a rail line 4.5 miles long that would serve a rock quarry and possibly other industries.
By Marianna Wharry | November 17, 2023
This suit was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.
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