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The Law That Makes Paying Workers with Disabilities As Little as ‘Pennies an Hour’ Perfectly Legal
When the Fair Labor Standards Act was established in 1938, the United States was in the midst of the worst economic and labor crisis in...
- Staff
- Jan 30, 2018
Florida Personal Injury Powerhouse Eric 'Rick' Block Joins Morgan & Morgan
We are pleased to announce that Eric “Rick” Block, a top trial attorney in Florida, has joined our Jacksonville office. Block comes to the firm...
- Aaron Vehling
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- Jan 16, 2018
Social Security 101: All Your Retirement and Disability Questions Answered
If you look at your last paystub, you will almost certainly see a deduction for Social Security. That’s because — with very few exceptions —...
- Staff
- Jan 11, 2018
2nd Annual For the People Scholarship Winner Announced
Last year we hosted our first annual For the People scholarship to support law students who demonstrate a commitment to community service. After an overwhelmingly...
- Staff
- Jan 2, 2018
3 Court Rulings from 2017 You Should Know About
This was a big year for court rulings in a variety of legal fields, but here are three that have had a particularly noteworthy affect...
- Aaron Vehling
- Dec 29, 2017
For Licensed Marijuana Businesses, Insurance and Other Services Can be Hard to Come by
Could you run a multimillion-dollar business without a bank? Would you be willing to start a business without the protection of insurance? These aren’t questions...
- Richard Bierig
- Dec 22, 2017
SEC’s CEO Pay Ratio Rule Starts in 2018: Could It Help Fix the Wage Gap?
It’s been over 50 years since the Equal Pay Act was passed, and we’re still talking about income inequality. With daily reminders of the gender...
- Staff
- Dec 14, 2017
You're Constantly Signing Away Your Legal Rights and You Don't Even Know It
“To see what is in front of one’s nose needs a constant struggle.” Although author George Orwell’s famous quote refers to something else entirely, the...
- Aaron Vehling
- Dec 7, 2017
Sarasota Doctor Pays $1.95 Million to Settle Morgan & Morgan Lawsuit Alleging Medicare Fraud
Our whistleblower team announces that a Sarasota-area doctor has agreed to pay $1.95 million to resolve a client’s lawsuit alleging that the doctor and his...
- Aaron Vehling
- Dec 4, 2017
It's House Fire Season: Are You Sure You Have the Right Kind of Fire Alarm?
If a fire starts while you’re sleeping, you trust that the fire alarm will go off quickly and alert you with enough time to safely...
- Richard Bierig
- Dec 4, 2017
Here’s a Brief History of Civil Asset Forfeiture
Civil asset forfeiture is a peculiar part of the American justice system. The law is premised on the belief that an object, and not the...
- Richard Bierig
- Nov 22, 2017
Thanksgiving All Year: How Morgan & Morgan Gave Back to the Community Throughout 2017
In the midst of all of the Black Friday doorbuster deals and heavy holiday traffic, it’s easy to lose sight of what Thanksgiving really means....
- Staff
- Nov 20, 2017
In a Post-Weinstein World, Will Laws Change to Support Workplace Sexual Harassment Victims?
Ever since The New Yorker’s shocking investigation into the dozens of sexual harassment allegations against media mogul Harvey Weinstein — and the people who allegedly...
- Staff
- Nov 13, 2017
Data Breaches Are (Sadly) Routine Now: Here's How to Protect Yourself
So, your data’s been stolen. Maybe it was your email address. Or perhaps it was a credit card number. Or, worse, it could have been...
- Aaron Vehling
- Nov 8, 2017
Three Morgan & Morgan Offices Rank Top Tier in 2018 “Best Law Firms”
We are proud to announce that three Morgan & Morgan offices received top tier rankings in the 2018 edition of “Best Law Firms” by U.S....
- Staff
- Nov 3, 2017