A longtime Disney World security host, Angeliz E. Bruno Cedeno , says she just wanted to see clearly and do her job. What began as a simple medical accommodation, wearing her doctor-prescribed Meta smart glasses  to alleviate light sensitivity and astigmatism, has evolved into a federal disability-discrimination lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts . A Request for Help Becomes a Dispute Bruno Cedeno started at Disney in 2022, earning $22 an hour. After developing pos

Florida businesses that operate websites or online portals should take note of a recent federal court ruling that expands the scope of the state’s wiretap law in the digital environment. In W.W. v. Orlando Health, Inc. , No. 6:24-cv-1068-JSS-RMN (M.D. Fla. Mar. 6, 2025), the court allowed a patient’s claims under the Florida Security of Communications Act (FSCA) and the federal Wiretap Act to proceed. The case focuses on whether common website-tracking tools constitute an u

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Florida employers face a dramatically shifting landscape in the enforcement of non-compete agreements. With the CHOICE Act  now in effect...

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The One Big Beautiful Bill, which was very recently signed into law, contains a headline-grabbing provision for working Americans:...

The Florida Legislature gave final approval to House Bill 1219, the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and...