You may recall that we blogged about a rare trial court victory for property owners back on May 23, 2018. Since then, that case has been to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, yet again. The most recent opinion
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New 401k rules could end “refunded contributions”
Many employers are all too familiar with the experience of having to refund contributions made to the organization’s 401(k) plan by highly compensated employees to remedy the previous year’s failed actual deferral percentage (“ADP”) test. The ADP test is designed…
Webinar: 2021 Back to Work HR Law Update
On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 (at 9:00 a.m.), Labor & Employment Attorney Scott Atwood will provide an update for business owners and HR professionals on the state of employments laws.
With the introduction of COVID vaccines resulting in many employers…
New Florida Summary Judgment Standard Could Lessen Legal Expenses and Judicial Backlog
For many litigators, the best way to start a new year is with a new summary judgment standard! On December 31, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion, adopting the federal court’s summary judgment standard as articulated by…
Small Businesses Beware and Consumers Rejoice: Gift Certificates Cannot Expire
Guest post by Madison Tanner, Esq.
It is the most wonderful time of the year! Bonus season. Jokes aside, it is the season of giving. We have all been through so much this year: a pandemic, a contentious election,…
As 2020 comes to a close, COVID-19 litigation is not slowing down
In a perfect world, as 2020 comes to a welcomed end by so many, all the vestiges of COVID-19 would also leave with this largely forgettable year. Not to be.
Though there is some good news with vaccinations already in…
Should I document my vessel with the U.S. Coast Guard?
By Amanda Ross
As a maritime lawyer, I am frequently asked by private and commercial owners whether they need to register their vessels with the U.S. Coast Guard. In short, it depends.
Vessel documentation is a national form of registration that has…
Should You Own Your Timeshare in Your Trust?
Department Chair: Eric Gurgold, Esq.
When it comes to your estate planning, how should you handle your timeshare? If you have a revocable trust, should you transfer ownership of the timeshare to your trust? Should you instead continue to hold…
Your business website might get you sued
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven even more commerce to online platforms and away from brick-and-mortar stores. This shift is likely to amplify litigation regarding website compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”).
Drive-By Litigation
The ADA was originally…
When do employers need to pay overtime?
By Scott Atwood
Regardless of who you supported in the recent Presidential election, one thing both candidates agreed on was that the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, is not going away. The FLSA is a Depression-era law that has seen relatively…