On April 10, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made a landmark announcement regarding the safety of our drinking water. The agency has established new rules in its National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) to safeguard against a group of chemicals known as PFAS. These substances are often called “forever …

When two or more parties have a business relationship, they must trust each other with responsibilities tied to their mutual benefit. This trust is not just foundational; it is also legally binding under what is known as fiduciary duty. Breaches of fiduciary duty can lead to operational disruption, as well …

The opioid epidemic swept across the United States, leaving a trail of addiction, overdose, and death in its wake. Alabama iscommitted to making the companies involved own up to their role in the opioid crisis. So far, Alabama has secured over $728 million in settlements from healthcare and drug companies. …

As you deal with the aftermath and disruption of being injured in a car accident, it can be easy to get overwhelmed.  All of sudden through no fault of your own, you are hurt, your vehicle is damaged, you may be out of work and on top of that, now …

As a cyclist, you have all of the same rights as drivers on Tallahassee’s roads. This means that you have the right to occupy your lane, and you have the right to not have drivers tailgate you or run you off of the road. This also means that you have …

After a year of uncertainty, the FTC has issued a Final Rule banning employment non-competes nationwide. The Commission has determined that non-competes themselves constitute an unfair method of competition in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. Citing to wage suppression, stifling innovation, and inhibiting start-up creation as factors, …

Every parent wants their child to be born healthy and free from harm. Unfortunately, birth injuries happen all too often, and the financial burden of these injuries can be devastating. If your child has been injured at birth, it’s important to know that you have options. You may be entitled …

There are a variety of different ways to classify crimes. For example, property crimes generally involve accusations of theft or claims that someone has taken or destroyed property belonging to someone else. Violent crimes involve accusations that a person has caused harm to others or threatened to do so. However, …

Beasley Allen has initiated a class action lawsuit against telecommunications giant AT&T on behalf of customers affected by a recent cyberattack and consequent data breach. The lawsuit represents Scott Mathews and potentially thousands of other AT&T customers who have had their personal information compromised. The lawsuit, filed in response to …

On April 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final amendment to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14. The amendment will become effective June 17, 2024. Registered investment advisers that manage accounts that are considered “plan assets” under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and …

Pedestrian safety is a concern on and around university campuses across Florida. In 2020, a student at Florida State University (FSU) was tragically killed when she was struck by a driver in the crosswalk of the 1000 block of West Tennessee Street, and another student suffered serious injuries in a …

Express, Inc., the fashion mall retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of Delaware Bankruptcy Court, docket #24-10831 (KBO) on April 22, 2024. This is the second retailer bankruptcy filing that our office has called since publishing our Retailers to Watch for a Possible Bankruptcy Filing in …