Family members crowded the U.S. Coast Guard station on Tuesday to welcome back the crew of the Resolute from a two-month training session. The mission included drills testing navigation, seamanship and firefighting. In addition to 17 days of specialized training at Mayport, the crew conducted counternarcotics patrols with the Honduran navy. ...more

March 11, 2009

I am periodically surprised by potential clients who believe covenants against competition, or more frequently "noncompete" agreements, are unenforceable. To the contrary, Florida courts routinely enforce covenants against competition. Prior to July 1, 1996, covenants against competition were only enforceable if the covenant fell into one of several enumerated categories. Covenants against competition entered into after that date need not fall into a specific category; although the employer must demonstrate a legitimate business interest that must be protected. ...more

February 6, 2009

Intelligence, commitment ... there's more to rating the best players at various NFL positions than just statistics. ...more

January 28, 2009

It's good to know who you can count on when times get tough. ...more

September 24, 2008

Here are some tips for patients considering cosmetic surgery from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons: ...more

July 16, 2008

A story in today's Highlands Today shows an example of local parents doing an extremely smart thing: investing early in their children's college education. We hope all Floridians find someway to save for such expenses. Andrew and Susan Bible made college funding for their four children a priority. They couldn't sink a lot of cash up front into a plan that locks in tuition rates at Florida public universities for their children, ages 3 through 9, but they could do it in installments. For $200 per month, they are putting money away to help ensure a bright future for their children. And if their children go to colleges or universities outside the state, although the tuition won't be locked in, the money still is available. ...more

December 19, 2007