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Is Drowsy Driving as Dangerous as Drunk Driving?
Driving while drowsy is extremely dangerous. While most people are aware of the dangers of driving while intoxicated, many people tend to overlook how serious drowsy driving can be. Even without consuming alcohol, you can become a risk to yourself and others.   This type of driving occurs more frequently than you may expect. For […]
What Is the Open Container Law in Florida?
St. Patrick’s Day is approaching! While for some this holiday brings about green outfits or corned beef and cabbage, college students may consider celebrating quite differently. For hundreds of thousands of college-aged students in Florida, St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse for pool parties, parades and drinking in public.    Set right in the […]
Tips for Building Culture in the Workplace
Regardless of how big a company is, where it is located or its purpose, every company needs to build a thriving culture. You may have heard this from Millennials and younger professionals as it is one of the latest workplace trends valued above others by job seekers.  Although building culture in the workplace may seem […]
3 Tips to Protect Your Children from Human Trafficking
While it is not something many people talk about openly, human trafficking incidents have become more and more frequent. The International Labor Organization estimates that there are 20.9 million victims of human trafficking globally. 26% of them are children. While there is no official estimate of the total number of human trafficking victims in the […]
What to Do If You Are Facing A Hostile Work Environment
A hostile work environment can be extremely uncomfortable. It can also be infuriating and unproductive, whether you, as the victim, are an employee or employer. Do you know the definition of a hostile work environment? Are you able to recognize when the behavior in your workplace rises to a level that is discriminatory in nature? […]
Responsible and Smart Auto Insurance Matters to Floridians
Matthew Foster has been lobbying for responsible and smart auto insurance in the state of Florida.   Matthew Foster is a shareholder at the Tallahassee law firm of Brooks, LeBoeuf, Bennett, Foster & Gwartney, P. A. What you may not know, however, is Mr. Foster is also on the Board of Directors for the Florida […]
How We Are Helping Our Clients in Dram Shop Act Cases
Do you know what the Florida dram shop law is? In dram shop act cases, bars and restaurants can be held accountable when they serve minors alcohol or serve known alcoholics. Let our Attorney Matthew K. Foster share his personal experience helping a local family in this personal injury case.   “I have the true privilege of […]
It’s Your Right to Say NO on a Date
Dates are exciting. Whether it is your first date with someone you have recently met or a few months in with your ‘dream partner,’ dating is a fun and exciting time in many of our lives. Sometimes, however, dates can turn out differently than you originally expected. If your date or partner assumes you are […]
It’s Your Right to Say NO to Sexual Harassment at Work
Sexual harassment at work, unfortunately, still happens far too frequently. While it is often a situation that occurs between men and women, it can happen to anyone by anyone. Especially in the workplace, sexual harassment can emphasize the power struggle between superior and subordinate. It is important for you to know you can say no […]
Don’t Fall Victim to Sweetheart Scams
The old saying is “love is blind.” While this may be a sweet saying, love does not have to be blind.  This February, we want you to learn to protect yourself and your loved ones from Sweetheart Scams.   What is a Sweetheart Scam? A Sweetheart Scam is a long-con. It is perpetrated by a […]