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Court Finds School Board Erred in Punishing Teacher for Political Activity on Social Media

Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal (Fifth DCA) recently determined the Duval County School Board erred when it disciplined a teacher for politically-charged social media...

Jeffrey J. Grosholz
Francis H. Sheppard
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Education

Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Nation’s First Religious Charter School

On January 24, 2025, the United States Supreme Court granted two petitions for certiorari in...

Jeffrey J. Grosholz
Francis H. Sheppard
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Professional Liability

Viewpoint: Early Action Key to Mitigating Risk in Professional Liability Claims

Professional liability claims impact a multitude of professions, including those in the legal, medical, financial...

Robert P. Barton
Francis H. Sheppard
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Professional Liability

Florida Supreme Court Resolves Conflict Among District Courts of Appeal over MedMal Notice Period

What’s the difference between too late and just in time? The Supreme Court of Florida...

Francis H. Sheppard
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Employment and Labor

Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision Alters the Scope of Recoverable Damages Under Anti-Discrimination Statutes Enacted under the Spending Clause

The Supreme Court of the United States recently held in Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller,...

Derek M. Dzwonkowski
Francis H. Sheppard
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How Attorneys Can Benefit From Being in the Office (at Least Some of the Time)

Remote working and the flexibility it affords is here to stay, and its benefits must...

Francis H. Sheppard
Professional Liability

Florida Supreme Court: Insurers can Sue Attorneys for Malpractice Under Subrogation Provision

The Florida Supreme Court has given the proverbial “green light” for insurance companies to sue...

Francis H. Sheppard
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Professional Liability

Fourth DCA Reinforces Chapter 395 Discovery Immunity and What it Takes to Waive It

The absolute nature of discovery immunity for the peer review and credentialing process under Chapter...

Francis H. Sheppard
Professional Liability

Morris v. Muniz: A Sword Against Whom?

Until recently, there had been confusion regarding the application of Florida’s Medical Malpractice Act[1] (the...

Francis H. Sheppard
Robert P. Barton
Professional Liability

What to Do When Faced With a Complaint Against Your Professional License

This article appeared in the "Consult the Counsel" special advertising section in the Orlando Business...

Francis H. Sheppard