In an article for Full Service Restaurant Magazine published on June 11, 2018, Jacqueline Prats provides insight on last month’s Supreme Court ruling on class action waivers in employee arbitration agreements. The Court’s ruling held that class action waivers are enforceable and employers can prohibit their employees from pursuing class…
In the last few articles, we highlighted the technical aspects of preparing for and succeeding at a mediation. However, there is another valuable component of mediation often overlooked, even if no settlement is reached. Mediation provides you the opportunity as counsel to spend a great deal of “one on one”…
TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that Rhys P. Leonard has achieved board certification from the American Board of Certification (ABC) in the area of Business Bankruptcy Law. This certification is also recognized by The Florida Bar. Certification means that Leonard has met rigorous standards relating to experience,…
Fourteen Attorneys and Four Practice Areas Receive Recognition TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law has been ranked among the top Florida law firms in Chambers USA 2018 America’s Leading Business Lawyers for Business, an annual publication by Chambers and Partners. The recognition includes fourteen of the firm’s attorneys and four of its…
With the 2018 Regular Florida Legislative Session adjourning, some bills either have or will become law within the coming months. Here are some of interest that may affect you and your businesses. Tax Savings on the Transfer of Homestead Property between Spouses After marriage, many couples are told they need…
Federal and State Court Judges in Florida order nearly every civil case, whether it is a commercial/ business litigation, a divorce proceeding, or a personal injury claim, to participate in mediation at some point during the life cycle of the case. As routine as this fact may be, lawyers tend…
The article was originally published by ABA Bank Compliance in May-June 2018. In everyday language, “frivolous” is defined as “silly” and “not having any serious purpose or value.” The legal definition of “frivolous” is “lacking in any arguable basis or merit in either law or fact.” Most defendants in litigation…
Amy Drushal authored the article “Protecting Your Institution from Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation,” published in the May/June 2018 edition of the American Bankers Association’s Bank Compliance magazine. Given the uptick in frivolous claims brought by plaintiffs under the FCRA, financial institutions must be prepared to protect themselves from Fair…
In an article for Full Service Restaurant Magazine published on April 9, 2018, Alicia Koepke provides insight on two recent updates to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding employee tip income. Many restaurants know that the FLSA requires them to pay minimum wage to non-exempt employees, but allows employers…
Tampa, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that shareholder Brigid Merenda has been named the New Tampa Family YMCA Volunteer of the Year for her work as a youth basketball coach. At the New Tampa Y in Tampa Palms, Merenda uses her skills and experience as a college…
