Confused about the loan options under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)? Our learned colleagues have created a summary Comparison of SBA Loan Programs Under Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that
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Fox Rothschild Coronavirus Resource Center
Fox Rothschild LLP has established a coronavirus resource center. If you have questions regarding new paid sick leave obligations, whether your business is essential or not, or how to address data protection obligations while you work from home, please
Florida Hotels and Motels Need to Be on the Alert for Sex Traffickers
According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association, Florida has more than 440,000 hotel rooms and more than 3700 hotel properties. Those numbers are not surprising considering Florida is number 2 for tourists visits in America. Yet, among the
Florida Lawmakers Introduce Nevada-like Data Privacy Legislation
Via Odia Kagan, writing for our Privacy Compliance & Data Security blog:
A Florida privacy bill, resembling one passed last year in Nevada, would introduce significant new privacy notice requirements for Florida operators similar to the California Consumer Privacy
In 2020 CBD Retailers Must Comply with New Florida Regulations
Happy New Year! Notwithstanding that Cannabidiol (“CBD”), in various forms, has been for sale in Florida for years, 2020 is bringing new Florida rules and regulation to that marketplace.
Starting in January 2020, Florida’s Department of Agriculture now has the
Can Employers in Florida Discriminate Against Smokers?
I was listening to NPR this morning, and they had a news story about more and more employers telling smokers that they “need not apply.” These nicotine based employment hiring bans include government employers and private employers.
I posted
Enforcement of Florida’s Noncompete Statute in Foreign Jurisdictions
Florida statute, F.S. §542.335, governs the enforcement of noncompete agreements that are subject to Florida law. While a “reasonableness” standard is employed throughout the statute, Florida’s noncompete statute is generally considered one of the most employer friendly noncompete statutes in existence. 542.335(1)(g)(1) provides
Fox Rothschild Publishes National Survey on “Medical Marijuana in the Workplace”
Pleased to announce that Fox Rothschild has published a “National Survey on Marijuana in the Workplace and Drug Testing Laws,” this state-by-state guide will help businesses navigate complex and sometimes thorny issues regarding medical marijuana use by employees
Florida’s Minimum Wage Rate Will Rise by Ten Cents in 2020
I’m wearing tights today (temps are in the 60s), so that must mean it might be time for the annual end of the year Florida minimum wage rate change.
As of January 1, 2020, Florida’s minimum wage will rise from
How Will the MORE Act Impact Florida’s Medical Marijuana Biz?