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Trend Continues as Federal Appellate Court Concludes University Title IX Sexual Misconduct Investigation Did Not Provide Sufficient Due Process
Johnson previously provided insights about a federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that addressed the obligations of public universities and colleges during Title IX sexual misconduct investigations.[1] The Sixth Circuit recently revisited that topic in its decision in John Doe v. David H. Baum, a case arising from the University of Michigan.[2] This… Read More »
Recent Federal Appellate Decision Highlights Risks Posed to Public Universities and Colleges from Constitutional Violations in Title IX Sexual Misconduct Investigations
The federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision on February 9, 2018 that highlights the many challenges currently facing public universities and colleges’ efforts to comply with Title IX.[1] In John Doe v. Miami University, the Court held that a male student’s lawsuit against Miami University in Ohio and an individual administrator… Read More »
Eleventh Circuit Holds that a Fair Labor Standards Act “Opt-In” Collective Action Claim Does Not Bar Further State-Law “Opt-Out” Class Action Claims
On September 28, 2016, the Eleventh Circuit issued its decision in Calderone v. Scott, a case that had implications for Florida plaintiffs with wage claims against their employers.[1] In Calderone, former employees of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office brought suit against the Sheriff under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the Florida… Read More »
Spreading the Secret: Early “Defend Trade Secrets Act” Decision Shows that Businesses Have the Choice of Pursuing Misappropriation of Trade Secret Claims in Either State or Federal Court
In one of the first cases filed in Florida under the new Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”), a federal court relied on precedent under Florida’s own Uniform Trade Secrets Act (“FUTSA”) to dismiss a complaint for misappropriation of trade secrets that sought relief under both statutes.[i] In M.C. Dean, Inc. v. City of… Read More »
Jeff Burns Leads Firm Suit and Tie Drive with United Way to Support Sulfur Springs Resource Center
The United Way of Tampa Bay’s Sulfur Springs Resource Center provides job skills and employment counselling services to residents of the Sulfur Springs community. As part of their program, the Resource Center seeks donations of business suits to assist their clients getting started in the interview and employment process. Everyone at Johnson pitched in… Read More »
Johnson Named to 2016 Best Law Firms in Florida by U.S. News and World Report
Hard work, responsiveness and attention to client needs is a tried and true formula that guides our firm in every aspect of our practice. We are honored once again for the recognition by U.S. News and World Report’s First Tier Firm rankings as one of Florida’s Best Law Firms. Thank you to our clients… Read More »