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Hurricane Preparedness 2018
Due to storms and hurricanes that have historically impacted Florida, DSK Law has had the opportunity to assist many individuals and small businesses with legal issues related to the after effects of storm damage. In past consultations with our clients, we have identified certain frequently asked questions or concerns as indicated below which may be
Sexual Harassment In The Era Of #MeToo What Is An Employer To Do?
Allegations of sexual harassment have over taken all forms of news and social media in the last several months, sparking what has been referred to as the “#MeToo” movement. In light of the avalanche of sexual harassment claims and lawsuits, many employers are, rightfully, overwhelmed. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency
Q&A with Hugo de Beaubien
How was DSK Law founded in 1976? “DSK Law was founded in 1976 when former Partner Tom Drage and I started a Firm in downtown Orlando – that was formerly the Firm of a sole practitioner who became a Judge.” What are you most proud of? “I am proud of our growth into one
David Simmons: A Letter To My Former Self
In a few weeks, I will have the honor of giving the commencement address to one of the graduating classes of the University of Central Florida. As a Florida State Senator who has had the opportunity to be a big part of the success of Florida and the growth of UCF in the past 17
Hurricane Disaster Help
As of September 16; 2017; the following Florida counties have been designated Federal disaster areas due to damages and losses resulting from Hurricane Irma: Alachua; Baker; Bradford; Brevard; Broward; Charlotte; Citrus; Clay; Collier; Columbia; DeSoto; Duval; Flagler; Gilchrist; Glades; Hardee; Hendry; Hernando; Highlands; Hillsborough; Indian River; Lake; Lee; Levy; Manatee; Marion; Martin; Miami-Dade; Monroe; Nassau;
Are You Prepared for this Year’s Hurricane Season?
Due to storms and hurricanes that have historically impacted Florida, DSK Law has had the opportunity to assist many individuals and small businesses with legal issues related to the after effects of storm damage. In past consultations with our clients, we have identified certain frequently asked questions or concerns as indicated below which may be
Is Privacy Obsolete in Modern Litigation?
(Mr. Valdes is a Partner in the Firm’s Tampa Office and is the Chairman of the Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence Committee of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar) Within the past decade, the introduction and widespread adoption of social media use by individuals and corporations, as well as the use of tablets,
The Legal Meaning of Marriage: 12 Benefits Same-Sex Married Couples Now Receive
By Lindsay N. Greene, Esq. and Ruben Laboy, Jr., Esq. On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges the Constitution guarantees same-sex couples the right to marriage. As reported in The New York Times, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy defined marriage as a “keystone of
Taking the Deposition of an Entity Representative or Custodian of Records and Seeking Electronically Stored Information
By Bart R. Valdes, Esq. on behalf of the Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence Committee, Business Law Section of the Florida Bar The use of multiple electronic devices, as well as automated systems, and integrated technology, is commonplace in today’s world. Almost everything that we do in our day-to-day routines generates some kind of data, whether
Requests For Production Instructions And Definitions: How To Make Them Work For You
By Bart R. Valdes, Esq., on behalf of the Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence Committee, Business Law Section of the Florida Bar In the ever-changing world of technology, the legal profession can be slow to adapt. Within the past decade, the introduction and widespread adoption of social media use by individuals and corporations, as well as