On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a groundbreaking final rule prohibiting all non-compete agreements for employees at all levels, with only extremely limited exceptions. This significant change is set to reshape the landscape of employment contracts and labor mobility in the United States. As commercial litigation attorneys, The Downs Law Group
As Memorial Day approaches, a time when we pause to honor the bravery and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans, The Downs Law Group takes a moment to express our deepest gratitude to those who have served in the Armed Forces. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and recognized as a VA-Accredited law firm specializing in mass tort,
A Philadelphia jury has just returned a $725.5 million verdict against ExxonMobil, finding Exxon’s failure to warn about known health risks of exposure to cancer-causing benzene in its petroleum products was responsible for a former service station mechanic’s acute myeloid leukemia (AML) diagnosis. AML, among other types of blood cancers, has been diagnosed in numerous
Discover the pivotal moment in the fight for justice against the City of Miami’s negligence in the case of Old Smokey’s toxic legacy. The Third District Court of Appeal’s denial of the city’s appeal on medical monitoring signals a significant shift, allowing impacted residents to seek accountability and compensation. The Third District Court of Appeal’s
Today marks the 14th anniversary of one of the most catastrophic environmental disasters in modern history—the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico unleashed an unprecedented deluge of crude oil into the pristine waters, causing irreparable harm to marine ecosystems, coastal communities,
In 2010, the Deepwater Horizon explosion unleashed an environmental catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico, spewing millions of gallons of crude oil into the sea. In the aftermath, tens of thousands of ordinary individuals joined the cleanup efforts, facing exposure to toxic chemicals like crude oil and Corexit dispersant. These brave workers, risking their health
Calling all art lovers and community enthusiasts! We’re thrilled to announce that The Downs Law Group is a proud sponsor of the 60th Annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival, happening February 17th-19th, 2024! Festival hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on February 17 and 18 and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on February 19. One
In show of its dedication to their active BP Oil Spill and PFAS water contamination cases, along with its passion for ocean conservation, The Downs Law Group is sponsoring a Valentine’s Day inspired beach clean-up effort alongside Clean Miami Beach. The event titled “I Love The Ocean” recorded over 100 volunteers and over 332 pounds
The Downs Law Group’s Founding and Principal attorney, Craig T. Downs, was named a “Distinguished Leader” award honoree by the Daily Business Review as part of their 2024 Florida Legal Awards. Each year, the Florida Legal Awards celebrate the best and brightest in the state’s legal community, honoring attorneys across diverse practice areas. This year,
