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Recording of calls with police officers does not violate Florida’s wiretapping law
By: Nicole Deese Newlon, Esq. In the case of Waite v. State of Florida, Case No. 5D23-1354, the Fifth District Court of Appeal provided a clear and definitive ruling. It determined that the plaintiff did not violate Florida’s wiretapping law when he recorded a conversation with a police sergeant. The court’s reasoning was straightforward: “there… Read More »
Comparative Fault Applies to Florida’s Dram Shop Law
By: Nicole Deese Newlon, Esq. In Tallahassee, Florida, in November 2014, a woman was struck by a speeding pickup truck when she crossed the street on foot. Both the driver of the truck and the woman were intoxicated at the time. The woman suffered catastrophic and permanent injuries. The guardianship for the injured woman… Read More »
Johnson, Newlon & DeCort Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2024
Johnson, Newlon & DeCort has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Johnson, Newlon & DeCort received the following rankings in the 2024 Best Law Firms® for Tampa: Regional… Read More »
Transactions Through U.S. Banks are Safe… Maybe
As Warren Buffett so eloquently stated, “It has been far safer to steal large sums with a pen than small sums with a gun.” In the internet age, the pen is replaced by the keyboard. As shown by a rash of bank robberies by thieves who never step inside the lobby of the bank… Read More »
The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes Four Johnson, Newlon & DeCort Attorneys
Johnson, Newlon & DeCort is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s partners have been recognized in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Sean Johnson was selected by his peers for recognition in Commercial Litigation and Banking and Finance Litigation, Chris DeCort and Kacy Donlon were each recognized for their… Read More »
Johnson, Newlon & DeCort Attorneys Named 2022 Florida Super Lawyers
Johnson, Newlon & DeCort, P.A. is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized as Florida Super Lawyers for the year 2022. Firm partners Sean Johnson, Kacy Donlon, and Elaine Rice were included in this year’s list, as was Of Counsel Steve Tabano. Super Lawyers utilizes a patented selection process… Read More »