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Jay Levy Featured in Law360 Article

Thursday 18 Jun 2015

I’m excited to share my recent contribution to an interesting article on Law360.com about Tips for Switching from the Corporate Track to Litigation.   The often high-stakes practice of litigation can take its toll on a person, especially those who are not prepared. It’s important to know ...

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What You Might Not Know About Memorial Day

Wednesday 20 May 2015

With the long holiday weekend coming up, ushering in the start of summer, I thought it might be interesting to share some things about Memorial Day of which most people might not be aware.  As we all know, the holiday is much more meaningful than ...

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Ban Upheld on Judicial Candidates Personally Soliciting Contributions

Thursday 14 May 2015

In case you missed this news, the ban on Florida’s judicial candidates personally soliciting for campaign contributions has been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision.   An article from The Florida Bar News reports on the decision, stemming from a 2009 judicial ...

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Consumer Reports Article Including Comment from Jay Levy

Friday 8 May 2015

I’m pleased to share that I have been included in a Consumer Reports en Espanol article surrounding what to do if you feel you are a victim of age discrimination.  The article is also featured in the current print issue of the magazine and has ...

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Significance of Recently Proposed Appellate Word Limits

Wednesday 29 Apr 2015

An article posted on The Intelligencer this week surrounds the recently proposed appellate word limits and how they emphasize the need for planning.  Many times, general counsel and in-house attorneys do not pay close attention to proposals to amend the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, as ...

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Legal Battle Over Drug Testing of State Workers Ends

Wednesday 22 Apr 2015

This week, Governor Rick Scott and lawyers representing a state workers’ union have agreed on the types of Florida government employees who can be forced to undergo suspicion-less drug tests. This agreement ends a four-year legal battle that cost taxpayers an estimated $675,000.   The ongoing dispute has ...

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Highlights From 11th Annual Labor & Employment Law Advanced Practices (LEAP) Symposium

Thursday 16 Apr 2015

Last week, HR professionals and employment law attorneys gathered in Las Vegas for the 11th Annual Labor & Employment Law Advanced Practices (LEAP) Symposium. A lot of very interesting labor and employment issues were discussed, including discrimination, retaliation, safety, unions and management.  Below are a few key ...

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From The Florida Bar – Unbundled Legal Services Considered for Civil Cases

Thursday 9 Apr 2015

This week, the Florida Bar News published an article outlining changes to procedural rules that would make it easier for lawyers to offer “unbundled” legal services in civil as well as family law cases have been endorsed by the Bar Board of Governors.   These ...

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Leaders in Law Presented by South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine

Thursday 2 Apr 2015

I’m honored to share that I have been named a finalist in the Labor and Employment Law category of the Leaders in Law awards program, presented by South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine.   The Leaders in Law awards honor lawyers and law firms in South ...

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Floridians Have Less Wage Cuts Than Rest of U.S.

Thursday 26 Mar 2015

I read an interesting article in the South Florida Business Journal this week explaining the fact that according to study from the ADP Research Institute, a smaller percentage of Floridians have their wages garnished than across the nation.   The reason behind this is that there are a ...

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