Jennifer Smith Thomas

On June 2, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed two new pieces of legislation into law, SB 322 and SB 606, aimed at streamlining the eviction/ejection process for unauthorized hotel guests and unauthorized persons within...more In the highly competitive quick-service restaurant industry, fast-food chains are continually looking for an edge over their competitors. Some brands have found a way to distinguish themselves from other fast-food...more Owners of bars, taverns, restaurants and other establishments serving alcohol kept a close eye on a case before the Supreme Court of Florida this year. At issue was a $28.6 million jury verdict against a bar awarded to a...more On July 1, 2010, the law governing transitory foreign substance cases shifted dramatically after section 768.0710, Florida Statutes was supplanted by section 768.0755. The update in the law was seen as a win for premises...more