Tag Archives: tampa commercial litigation
Spreading the Secret: Early “Defend Trade Secrets Act” Decision Shows that Businesses Have the Choice of Pursuing Misappropriation of Trade Secret Claims in Either State or Federal Court
In one of the first cases filed in Florida under the new Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”), a federal court relied on precedent under Florida’s own Uniform Trade Secrets Act (“FUTSA”) to dismiss a complaint for misappropriation of trade secrets that sought relief under both statutes.[i] In M.C. Dean, Inc. v. City of… Read More »
Chris DeCort Appointed to Tampa Connection’s Board of Directors
Tampa Connection has selected Chris DeCort to join its Board of Directors for a three year term beginning this year. Chris has been active in Tampa Connection for several years, first as a participant in its 2014 graduating class and subsequently as a member and the Executive Chair of its Alumni Committee. Tampa Connection is an important community… Read More »
Jeff Burns Leads Firm Suit and Tie Drive with United Way to Support Sulfur Springs Resource Center
The United Way of Tampa Bay’s Sulfur Springs Resource Center provides job skills and employment counselling services to residents of the Sulfur Springs community. As part of their program, the Resource Center seeks donations of business suits to assist their clients getting started in the interview and employment process. Everyone at Johnson pitched in… Read More »
Nicole Newlon Attends 2016 Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conference
Nicole Newlon attended the 2016 Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conference in May 2016 in Point Clear, Alabama. The conference presentations included “Neuroscience and the Law,” “Law, Justice, and the Holocaust: How the Courts Failed Germany”, and “Technology and the Law”. Conference attendees also participated in roundtable discussions and were afforded the opportunity to hear from… Read More »
Steve Tabano Reaches Milestone of 35 Years Practicing Law in Florida
As 2015 drew to a close, Johnson own Steve Tabano celebrated his 35th year as a practicing Florida lawyer. Steve has been an exemplary lawyer with a broad range of experience in his 35 years of practice, including running his own firm, working in the Lawyer Regulation Department of the Florida Bar, working as… Read More »
Nicole Newlon Elected City Commissioner for Dade City, Florida
Continuing her record of service to her hometown, Nicole Newlon won a contested three-person election to the City Commission for Dade City, Florida. Nicole’s four-year term runs from 2016 to 2020. A graduate of Pasco High School, Nicole has proven that you can go home and make a difference. She has been active in… Read More »