In the February 2018 issue of Manufacturing Today, Alicia Koepke authored an article outlining effective strategies for companies to protect their valuable trade secrets. “There are several requirements that must be met for information to qualify – and therefore be protected – as a ‘trade secret,’” Koepke said. “But, one…
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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 needed for an effective session. Yet, setting the proper tone with the parties before mediation can significantly increase the likelihood of a successful resolution. …
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In an article published by the Tampa Bay Business Journal on January 16, 2018, the growth of the firm’s Private Client Services practice group was featured as the firm welcomes Jennifer L. Griffin’s to the group. While high-net-worth clients seek guidance following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017,…
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Tampa, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that shareholder Lansing C. Scriven received the Outstanding Lawyer Award given by the Hillsborough County Bar Association (HCBA). The award was presented at the HCBA’s Diversity Membership Luncheon on January 10, 2018 at the Hilton Downtown Tampa. Lanse is a member of…
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Stephanie Lieb authored the article “A Secured Creditor’s Guide to Navigating Chapter 11,” published by Law360 on December 1, 2017, which serves as a guide to help secured creditors navigate the often complex process that ensues when a borrower files for Chapter 11 protection. “To a secured lender, a borrower…
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Richard Bruner and Carl Berry provided insight on the Trump administration’s comprehensive tax reform framework and its potential impact on businesses in a November 14, 2017 article for the Daily Business Review. The new tax framework, released on September 27, conveys objectives like tax relief for the middle class and…
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St. Petersburg, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce attorney Patrick M. Causey has been appointed to the board of directors of The Kind Mouse. The organization is based on St. Petersburg, Florida. The Kind Mouse is a non-profit organization that helps individuals and their families who have experienced career…
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Tampa, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that Marla DeVicente Bohlander and Kelly J. Ruoff have been elevated to Shareholder. Both of them were previously Associates. Bohlander is a member of the firm’s Private Client Services Group. Ruoff is a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Group. “We have…
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Firm Ranked in 31 Practice Areas in Tampa Bay Region TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that the firm received 22 top-tier rankings in the 2018 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firm” rankings in the Tampa and St. Petersburg metropolitan regions. Overall, Trenam…
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Owners and Contractors take note! The American Institute of Architects (AIA), publisher of a well-known set of standardized construction forms used widely throughout the construction industry, recently unveiled significant changes to its standardized documents for 2017. The forms revised for 2017 include the AIA’s prime contract between owner and contractor…
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