2016 W. Douglas Hartley Scholarship Awarded to Taliyah Fleming
Taliyah Fleming was awarded the 2016 W. Douglas Hartley Scholarship by Pat Hogan at a special awards ceremony for St. Augustine High School seniors. Pat Hogan,
E-Cigarettes, Dangers, Warnings and Truths
Electronic cigarettes, more commonly known as e-cigarettes, came to America in 2007 and as their popularity grew, so did the problems associated with them. A
Please Sign the Petition for Social Media Companies to Discourage Distracted Driving
Recently, a Georgia man filed suit against Snapchat and the driver of a car using Snapchat that caused a horrific car crash resulting in serious
May is Stroke Awareness Month
Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and fifth cause of death. It effects 800,000 Americans and their families every year, according the Centers
Wayne Hogan Supports MADD’s Law Enforcement Recognition
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Northeast Florida commended and gave thanks to law enforcement officers and others in Northeast Florida for excellence in drunk driving
American Academy of Pediatrics Finds Increase in Children Poisoned by Detergent Pods
A study recently published by the American Academy of Pediatrics states that in 2013-2014 over 60,000 kids were poisoned after ingesting laundry and dishwasher detergent
Florida Leads the Nation In Consumer Protection Regarding Life Insurance Policies
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty led a task force investigating the life insurance industry. What was uncovered was the life insurance industry failed to properly and
Consumer Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Promotional Vacation Packages
The travel industry has reported a sharp increase in the number of complaints regarding fraudulent Florida vacation packages. On April 8, 2016, the Florida Department
First Coast Connect: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Wayne Hogan spoke with Melissa Ross today on First Coast Connect to discuss Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It was announced earlier this month that the
Takata Airbag Update
To date, 120 million vehicles with Takata airbags have been recalled from 14 different car makers in what NHTSA is saying is “the largest and
Wayne Hogan Thanks C.L. Overturf at Rotary Club of Palatka
With the motto “Service Above Self” Rotary Clubs encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to
Consumers Win Battle Against Unfair Arbitration Clauses
Recently, in Sgouros v. TransUnion, a federal appeals court held that TransUnion could not enforce an arbitration clause in a service agreement hidden on its
Hogan Supports Pilot Program To Prevent Drownings
Local businesses, professionals and community members are teaming up to help prevent accidental drownings by funding lessons to teach kids at the Guardian Catholic Schools
Distracted Driving is Everyone’s Problem
According to Distraction.gov, 3,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were injured, in vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2014. Distraction.gov is the official website for efforts by the U.S.
Terrell • Hogan Offers Free Distracted Driving Presentations
To make April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month more effective, Terrell • Hogan is reminding schools, non-profits and employers that it offers free distracted driving presentations year round. With distracted
Bouncy House Dangers
Inflatable attractions (i.e. “bouncy houses” and slides) have grown in popularity over the last several years, with more and more parents choosing to rent them
Jury Awards Man $650,000 in Complex Liability Case
Recently, a Duval County jury returned a verdict of $650,000 in favor of our client. The 34 year- old truck driver for a bread company
Consumer Law Covers Range of Issues
Consumer law covers a range of issues such as unfair and deceptive trade practices, product liability, breach of warranty, harassment from debt collectors, and new
Is Your Car a Lemon?
Florida’s Lemon Law, also known as the Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, applies to new or demonstrator motor vehicles – used by dealerships for customers to
FSU Law School Diversity Program Named for Law School Dean
The Florida State University has named its acclaimed diversity-building Summer for Undergraduates Program for law dean, Donald J. Weidner, who recently announced his retirement. Weidner has twice