Balancing Accountability and Public Trust Qualified immunity has been a longstanding and contentious legal doctrine in the United States. It shields government officials, including law enforcement officers, from civil liability for their actions while performing official duties. It has been the subject of intense debate and scrutiny. In recent years, there are growing concerns about…
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New Florida anti-illegal immigration bill on E-Verify
Under current law in Florida, E-Verify is only mandated for public employers and their contractors. The new law signed on May 10, 2023, changes the requirement to mandate employers with more than 25 employees to use E-Verify. Employers with less than 25 employees would need to use the current I-9 process. E-Verify is an Internet-based system…
DEFAMATION CLAIM: AMENDING BRADLEY BEAL BATTERY CASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2023 Contact: Ed Guerrette; eguerrette@sherrislegal.com Bradley Beals lawyer withdraws from civil battery case. Bradley Beal, individually and through his attorney, made statements to reporters which portrayed Kyler Briffa as having harassed Beal, and having made inflammatory comments regarding Beals family, his race, his character and integrity, presumably aimed at…
BATTERED FAN BRINGS LAWSUIT AGAINST NBA STAR BRADLEY BEAL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: On March 21, 2023, the NBA team Orlando Magic played opponent Washington Wizards at the Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. Plaintiff and his friend, purchased courtside seats and attended the game. After their loss to the Magic, the Washington Wizards players entered the visitors’ tunnel. The Plaintiff and other fans with…
Florida Statute of Limitations is now 2 years for negligence actions
On March 24, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed a new bill called HB837. Florida has enjoyed having a 4 year Statute of Limitations on claims of negligence for personal injury. The new bill has now shortened the Statute of Limitations from 4 years to 2 years. What will this mean for Floridians? This new amendment to…
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