Understand the Stakes of Collecting Personal Information Cybersecurity law has been called many things in recent years—evolving, complex, varied, cutting-edge, …
Trenam’s Mediation Newsletter: Top Ten Tips for a Successful Mediation
I have been participating in mediations, in one way or another, for over thirty years. Although not every mediation has been successful, I always seem to learn …
Amy Drushal interviews Stephen Teplin, In-House Counsel at FIS, in Law Practice Today
This interview was originally published in Law Practice Today in June 2018. Meet the General Counsel: Stephen Teplin Stephen Teplin has been …
Trenam’s Mediation Newsletter: Using Mediation to Expand Relationships
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 …
Real Estate Update: 2018 Florida Legislature Real Estate Bills
With the 2018 Regular Florida Legislative Session adjourning, some bills either have or will become law within the coming months. Here are some of …
Trenam’s Mediation Newsletter: Pumping Up or Deflating Damages for Mediation
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 …
Protecting Your Institution from Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation
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 …
Amy Drushal Authors Article for ABA Bank Compliance Discussing Frivolous Fair Credit Reporting Act 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 …
Trenam Cybersecurity Update: All 50 States Now Have Data Breach Laws
Data privacy law in the United States continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and all companies would be wise to pay close attention. As any company that has …
Lori V. Vaughan and Megan W. Murray Author Article in ABI Journal Discussing Future-Advance Clauses
This article was originally published by the ABI Journal in April 2018. Future-advance (or “dragnet”) clauses can be found in most loan documents …
Trenam’s Mediation Newsletter: Opening Statements at Mediation
To start a mediation session with an opening statement from each party, or not; that is the question. As simple as it may sound, deciding whether or not …
Amy Drushal and Alicia Koepke Co-Author Article for Chief Executive Discussing Sexual Harassment and Liability During the #MeToo Movement
Employment Law attorneys Amy Drushal and Alicia Koepke co-authored the article “Protecting Your Organization During the #MeToo Movement,” published by Chief …
Trenam’s Mediation Newsletter: Setting the Tone for Mediation
Mediations often fail because counsel have not taken the time to fully inform their clients on the process and goals of mediation, particularly the proper tone …
Representing Servicemembers in SCRA Cases
As published in The Hillsborough County Bar Association LAWYER Magazine, November - December 2017 Issue. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act1 protects active …
Prioritizing Cybersecurity on a Limited Budget
Cybersecurity measures on a budget can include regular training, safe email practices, secured systems and a good cyber insurance policy. Our dirty little …
Trenam’s Mediation Newsletter: Analyzing Settlement Parameters in Advance
In addition to providing the client a detailed overview of the mediation process, it is incumbent on counsel to prepare the client on how best to achieve the …
How Does a Chapter 7 Trustee Prevent a Tort Claim from Being Abandoned under §554(c) Upon Closing a Case?
What must a chapter 7 trustee do to preserve a scheduled but unresolved personal injury claim as an estate asset when closing a case? Is reserving one’s right …
Temporary Alimony – Award & Modification
March/April 2017 As seen in the St. Petersburg Bar Association Paraclete, March/April Issue, pg. 10-11 It is not unexpected that spouses dealing with the …
Best Practices in Credit Reporting
March 2017 By: Amy Drushal and Lara Fernandez Amy Drushal and Lara Roeske Fernandez authored an article published in the March 2017 edition of ALM’s The …
Pre-Mediation Exchanges of Information
March 2017 Parties need adequate information to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their own position, as well as the opposing side’s position, to …