Category Archives: General
Football Game Digital Ticket Terms are Binding
In the recent case Miami Dolphins, Ltd. and South Florida Stadium, LLC v. Cameron Engwiller (Fla. 3d DCA 2025), the Third District Court of Appeal reversed a trial court’s nonfinal order that had denied a motion to compel arbitration in a negligence lawsuit. Cameron Engwiller attended a Miami Dolphins game in late 2022… Read More »
Firm Attorneys Honored in 2025 Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Attorney – Judicial Edition
Johnson, Newlon & DeCort, P.A. is proud to announce that several of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Attorney – Judicial Edition. This prestigious distinction is awarded to attorneys who achieve the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, as determined by confidential evaluations from members… Read More »
Nicole Deese Newlon selected as Vice Chair, PHSC Board of Trustees
Firm partner, Nicole Deese Newlon, was recently selected to serve as Vice Chair for the Pasco-Hernando State College Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees establishes board rules and policies for the operation of the college and oversees its governance in accordance with Florida Statutes and Rules of the State Board of Education. Ms…. Read More »
Johnson, Newlon & DeCort Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2025
Johnson, Newlon & DeCort has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® Firms included in the 2025 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Johnson, Newlon & DeCort received the following rankings in the 2025 Best Law Firms® for Tampa: Regional… Read More »
Contractual Shift: Navigating the New Landscape of Employment Contracts
The Labor Department recently announced that the agency will focus on several employment-related contract provisions that may deter workers from exercising their federal rights. The October 15th Special Enforcement Report highlights these clauses, signaling a strict stance against employers while outlining plans for innovative enforcement strategies, such as filing amicus briefs and groundbreaking lawsuits:… Read More »
Agreements to Arbitrate and Class Action Waivers: Details Matter
The First District Court of Appeal on August 28, 2024 ruled in Eglin Federal Credit Union v. Baird, et al., clear and conspicuous notice, as well as specific language, was necessary to add arbitration as a dispute resolution requirement and to waive the ability to seek class action treatment of a lawsuit. Eglin is… Read More »