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 Client Alert: DOJ Reclassifies Medical Marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III Under the Controlled Substances Act, Raising New Considerations for Florida Employers

Client Alert: DOJ Reclassifies Medical Marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III Under the Controlled Substances Act, Raising New Considerations for Florida Employers

By Brett J. Schneider and Erica Hausdorff
In Blog, Labor & Employment Blog
June 3, 2026

On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a significant change in the treatment of medical marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”), moving certain [...]

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     Client Alert: Florida SB 1296 Imposes New Restrictions on Civilian Public-Sector Unions Pending Governor’s Signature

    Client Alert: Florida SB 1296 Imposes New Restrictions on Civilian Public-Sector Unions Pending Governor’s Signature

    By Milton R. Collins
    In Blog, Labor & Employment Blog
    April 29, 2026

    In January 2026, Florida Senate Bill 1296 was filed by the Florida State Legislature and subsequently passed both the Senate and House. On May 1, 2026, Governor DeSantis signed the bill into [...]

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      Client Alert: Fraudulent Letters Targeting Municipal Planning and Zoning Applicants

      By Chanae L. Wood
      In Blog, Government
      October 27, 2025

      We have recently been made aware of a scam targeting municipalities, particularly smaller communities, and applicants with items scheduled for upcoming Planning, Zoning, or Board (PZB) agendas. [...]

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        Client Alert: Notable Tax Developments Affecting International Transactions and Florida Real Estate

        By Nelson Slosbergas
        In Blog, Business Transactions, Property
        July 8, 2025

        Below please find a brief summary of several important new legal and tax developments that may be relevant to you. If you have any questions or would like to discuss how any of these changes may [...]

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          Client Alert: Florida Legislature Retroactively Prohibits Any More Restrictive Regulations on Development from 2024 to 2027 and Beyond

          By Jamie Cole
          In Blog, Government
          May 12, 2025

          In a sweeping attack on the home rule authority of every city and county in the state of Florida, the Florida Legislature has adopted Senate Bill 180 (SB 180) with a last-minute amendment that [...]

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            Client Alert: New Florida CHOICE Act Reshapes Non-Compete Landscape

            By Michael Kantor
            In Blog, Labor and Employment
            May 12, 2025

            Florida has enacted the CHOICE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Individuals and Career Employment Act), effective July 1, 2025, introducing substantial changes to the enforcement of [...]

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               Client Alert: Establishing U.S. Production Lines and Opportunities for Foreign Manufacturers

              Client Alert: Establishing U.S. Production Lines and Opportunities for Foreign Manufacturers

              By Fabio Giallanza
              In Blog, Business Transactions
              April 3, 2025

              The latest round of tariffs introduced by the Trump administration on April 2, 2025, are expected to significantly impact the competitiveness of foreign goods in the U.S. market. In order to [...]

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                Client Alert: Updated List of Prohibited Applications on Government Devices

                By Janette M. Smith
                In Blog, Government, Public Policy & Regulation
                March 4, 2025

                On January 29, 2025, the Department of Management Services released the attached updated list of applications prohibited under Section 112.22, Florida Statutes. The section, entitled “Use [...]

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                  Client Alert: Corporate Transparency Act Deadline Extended

                  By Fabio Giallanza
                  In Blog, Business Transactions
                  February 21, 2025

                  On February 18, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced an extension of the deadline for Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting under the Corporate [...]

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                     Client Alert: What President Trump’s Executive Order on DEI Means for Employers

                    Client Alert: What President Trump’s Executive Order on DEI Means for Employers

                    By Pooja K. Patel and Brett J. Schneider
                    In Blog, Labor and Employment
                    January 30, 2025

                    On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (EO). The goal of this order is to eliminate [...]

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