Tesla Supervisors At Florida Service Center Violate Labor Law, Ruled By NLRB Judge According to a ruling by National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Administrative Law Judge Michael Rosas, supervisors at a Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) service center in Florida, they violated U.S. labor law. The managers at the Orlando repair shop were found to have illegally prevented workers from discussing their pay and working conditions or raising complaints with higher-level... (21 views)
Bar Exam Pass Rates Decline Nationwide: New York, Texas, and Florida See Significant Drops Recent reports on attorney licensing exams show a significant decrease in pass rates nationwide, including in New York, Texas, and Florida. In New York, the overall pass rate for the latest bar exam has decreased to 40% from last year's 45%, with a decline of nine percentage points over the past two years. Additionally, the first-time pass rate has dropped from 61% in 2022... (42 views)
Florida Governor Ron Desantis To Repeal Disney's Development Agreement, Intensifying Conflict On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state legislature would introduce a bill to repeal an agreement between the Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) and the outgoing members of the state oversight board. This development agreement limits the power of DeSantis' appointees and allows Disney to bypass state oversight of its parks. This move has further intensified... (5 views)
Florida's Controversial Legislation to Limit Lawsuit Abuse Sparks Concerns for Civil Rights and Insurance Company Benefits Florida House and Senate recently passed legislation limiting lawsuit abuse, which critics say benefits insurance companies more than victims. Governor Ron DeSantis approved House Bill 837 in March, and the complementing Senate Bill 236 is expected to become eligible for approval soon. Opponents of the legislation fear it will strip Floridians of their legal rights in... (11 views)
Defense Attorneys Seek Removal of Plaintiff's Attorneys in California and New Jersey Wage Class Action Law360 (January 20, 2023, 4:22 PM EST) -- The defense attorneys in a wage class action in California and New Jersey want the plaintiffs' attorneys removed from the suit, accusing them of systematically abusing pro hac vice status to build a wage-and-hour practice in California despite being based in Florida. (11 views)