Employment & Labor

You may recall last week we discussed Florida’s Choice Act and the changes it may create to the non-compete landscape in Florida. The Choice Act establishes significantly more stringent non-compete restrictions on employees and independent contractors earning, or are reasonably expected to earn, a salary greater than twice the annual mean wage of the Florida

In Williams v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am., No. 24-CV-24113-RAR, 2025 WL 1591213 (S.D. Fla. June 5, 2025), on Defendant Unum Life insurance Company of America’s motion to transfer venue, Southern Florida District Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II denied the motion and upheld Plaintiff’s choice of venue,  finding that the action should not

The Heat Is On. Again. On June 16, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will commence its informal public hearing on its “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings” proposed rule, which was issued on August 30, 2024. The hearing, at which dozens of stakeholders are scheduled to appear,

Cohen & Buckmann has received its debut recognition in The Legal 500 United States 2025 guide, earning a Band 4 ranking in Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation and Retirement Plans: Design. The Legal 500 guide is an independent, research-based publication that highlights leading law firms and practitioners based on feedback from clients and peers. “We’re grateful to our

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