In an article published in the March 3, 2023 issue of Tampa Bay Business Journal, shareholder Patrick Causey discussed the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed rule, which, if implemented, would ban non-compete agreements nationwide. With such a drastic rule change on the table, Causey explained why it is imperative that…
Patrick Causey authored an article for the August 12, 2022 issue of Tampa Bay Business Journal discussing why it is not always a good idea to require all employees to sign non-compete agreements. “In Florida, employers are armed with several tools to protect against competitors poaching top employees,” Causey said….
Featured in Tampa Bay Business & Wealth, May 2021 Non-compete lawsuits are typically quick and very expensive. Although a normal lawsuit can last years, a non-compete case may be resolved in as little as three months. It is therefore critical for employers to move quickly to preserve and obtain evidence…
Five Attorneys Listed in Top Categories Trenam Law is pleased to announce that over half of the firm’s attorneys were recognized in the 2020 edition of Florida Super Lawyers. Five attorneys were recognized in the “Top Lists” including Lara R. Fernandez in “Top 100” state-wide for Bankruptcy: Business as well…
Originally published in the May 2020 issue of Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine. Whether you work for a Fortune 500 company, or you own a small business, odds are you enter into contracts on a regular basis. In an ideal world, these contracts cover every important detail of the…
Trenam Law is pleased to announce shareholder Patrick M. Causey has been appointed to the Board of Governors for the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. The St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce is the preeminent leader of business ensuring the economic growth and vitality of the community. The Chamber offers members…
TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that over half of the firm’s attorneys were recognized in the 2019 edition of Florida Super Lawyers. Three attorneys were recognized in the “Top Lists” including Lara R. Fernandez in “Top 50” state-wide for Bankruptcy: Business as well as “Top 50…
In an article published on May 7, 2019 for MarketWatch, Patrick Causey offers insight for employees when faced with a non-compete agreement and tips for negotiating the contract before signing. Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements are designed to protect employers from future competition brought on by a former employee. Because roughly…
Trenam Law is pleased to announce that shareholder Patrick M. Causey has been appointed to the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation Board of Trustees. He will serve as the Young Lawyer Representative. Established in 2002, the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation is an independent non-profit organization committed to improving the administration of…
Originally published in Tampa Bay Business and Wealth, April 2019 Non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, also known as restrictive covenants, are commonplace in today’s businesses. Below are answers to frequently asked questions and tips to employers and employees on how to approach negotiating them. At their core, restrictive covenants aim to…
