Florida’s No-Fault Insurance Law, Explained Simply If you’ve been in a car accident in Florida, you may have heard your claim is “no-fault” and wondered what that actually means for you. It’s one of the most misunderstood parts of Florida car insurance — and misunderstanding it can cost accident victims real money. Here’s a plain-English […]
Florida Attorney Fee Provisions in Contracts
FLORIDA ATTORNEY FEES When drafting contracts in Florida always ensure you provide for the correct attorney fee clauses. This ensures you can recoup your attorney fees and costs if there is a dispute over the contract or agreement. Florida generally follows the rule that each side pays its own fees unless a statute or contract […]
Car Accidents in Florida and Tennessee
Car Accident Filing Deadlines in Florida and Tennessee Two states. Two very different clocks. Here is what every crash victim should know before it is too late. By Kelli Haas, Kelli Haas & Associates — licensed in Florida and Tennessee Picture two nearly identical crashes. Same rear-end collision, same neck and back injuries, same insurance […]
NEW TENNESSEE LAWS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023
KHA provides you up to date information for all the new Tennessee laws. Below are the newest ones of which you should be aware: SB0868 – Penalties for text and telephone solicitations This law provides that text messages from solicitors may not be made between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.. They also […]
The Supreme Court Ruled Against Large Employer Mandatory Vaccine or Testing
THE SUPREME COURT HAS SPOKEN Large employers have been awaiting the decision and it is here. The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden’s vaccine and testing requirement aimed at large businesses, but it allowed a vaccine mandate for certain health care workers to go into effect nationwide. Employers who had decided to not […]
FLORIDA EMPLOYERS TAKE NOTE OF INCREASED MINIMUM WAGE
UPDATES FROM KHA’S FLORIDA OFFICE – Florida Minimum Wage Jumps to $10 at End of Month At the end September 2021, Florida employees will see a substantial increase to the state’s minimum wage – and the increases will continue for the next five years. Effective September 30, 2021, the hourly minimum wage Florida employers have […]
SECOND ROUND PPP BEING RELEASED NEXT WEEK
If you applied for the first round of the PaycheckProtection Program, you may be entitled to apply for, and receive funds, for the second round. You need to show a 25% reduction in net income for at least one quarter in 2020. Gather your information, contact your financial institution that processed your first PPP, and […]
WHAT LAWYERS DO DURING THE PANDEMIC
Life for everybody has changed. The practice of law has changed. From the “how” we do it to the “what” we are doing, it has changed. Our clients have different needs that we continue to meet. From advising employers how to respond when an employee tests positive for the coronavirus to counseling employees afraid of […]
NEW WILLIAMSON COUNTY ORDERS
WILLIAMSON COUNTY FACE MASK ORDER AND JURY TRIAL POSTPONEMENT On Monday, July 6, 2020, Williamson County Mayor, Rogers Anderson, issued an executive order requiring all Williamson County residents to wear a face mask in public in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Mayor Anderson’s order also requires businesses and facilities to post signage informing […]
Nashville Tennessee and Florida Update on Reopening
REOPENING NASHVILLE – PHASE ONE – AND A FLORIDA UPDATE NASHVILLE On Thursday, May 21, 2020, Mayor Cooper announced that starting Monday, May 25, 2020, phase two of Nashville’s four-part reopening plan will begin. Phase two allows for the reopening of businesses such as gyms, hair, and nail salons at 50% capacity. Business at salons […]
