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If you believe your civil rights were violated, understanding your civil rights claim deadline is critical. Most civil rights claims under federal law (42 U.S.C. § 1983) borrow the state’s personal injury deadline. This is typically two to four years depending on where you live. When Does the Civil Rights Claim Deadline Start? That clock…

Florida has taken meaningful steps to strengthen its domestic violence laws for survivors. In a single week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed two significant pieces of legislation that expand accountability for abusers and introduce new safety tools for victims across the state. What the New Florida Domestic Violence Laws Change The first law, HB277 (signed May…

Gainesville Police Department’s use of facial recognition technology highlights the growing reliance of law enforcement agencies on software such as FACESNXT and Clearview AI to generate investigative leads in criminal cases. According to Detective Sgt. Nick Ferrara, GPD has run more than 30,000 facial recognition searches. Approximately one-quarter of those produced potential investigative matches. Officials…

Many people still don’t realize that Florida recently changed the personal injury statute of limitations. For most negligence cases arising after March 24, 2023, lawmakers reduced the time to file a lawsuit from 4 years to just 2 years. Why This Change Matters That means injured individuals now have far less time to act. They…

Governor Ron DeSantis signed a major new Florida school safety law, House Bill 757, on May 15, 2026, expanding the state’s school safety measures to include public colleges and universities statewide. What the New Law Requires The legislation broadens participation in the Guardian Program — originally established after the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School…

Preparing for a deposition can feel intimidating, but when you come in to meet with your attorney, just remember, this is a conversation to help you feel comfortable and ready, not a test. Tips for Preparing for a Deposition Be honest, take your time answering questions, and don’t feel like you have to memorize anything…

A thorough personal injury investigation can completely change the outcome of a case. We’ve seen it happen because of one overlooked detail: a nearby surveillance camera, a witness no one spoke to, damage patterns on a vehicle, or even timestamps on photos. Why It Matters Insurance companies don’t always dig deep, but we do. Personal…

Most people don’t read their insurance policy until after an accident happens — and by then, it may already be too late. Your policy contains exclusions, requirements, coverage limits, and conditions that can directly impact your claim. Issues like excluded drivers, rideshare activity, unlisted household members, and undisclosed vehicles can all create serious problems after…

Michael P. Maddux, P.A. recently secured a favorable settlement in a false arrest case stemming from a traffic stop that led to our client being charged with tampering with evidence. How This False Arrest Case Unfolded Initially, the arresting officer alleged that our client had ingested a controlled substance during the stop. However, body camera…