July 1, 2026 - TAMPA, FL – Trenam is pleased to announce that Managing Shareholder, Nelson Castellano, has been recognized in the 2026 Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE – Managing Partners special section. This marks his second time receiving this recognition since becoming Trenam’s Managing Shareholder in 2023. The fourth…
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Five Attorneys Listed in Top Categories June 26, 2026 - TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that a total of fifty-three attorneys were recognized in the 2026 edition of Florida Super Lawyers comprised of the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Five attorneys were recognized in the…
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Thirteen Attorneys and Four Practice Areas Receive Recognition Trenam Law has been ranked among the top Florida law firms in Chambers USA Guide 2026, an annual publication by Chambers and Partners. The recognition includes thirteen of the firm’s attorneys and four of its practice groups in the categories of Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Construction, Corporate/M&A &…
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Respected Commercial Law Firm in Sarasota Joins with One of Florida’s Most Established Firms to Continue Strategic Focus on Clients in Growing Market TAMPA, FL., June 1, 2026 – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that Sarasota law firm Norton Hammersley Lopez & Skokos has joined Trenam, effective June 1.…
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How software companies can make Copyright Office deposits useful evidence, without exposing the crown jewels. At 2:13 a.m., the alert does not come from a lawyer. It comes from a customer or sales channel. A competitor has launched a product that behaves in ways that feel too familiar. It gives…
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In an article published in Healthcare Business Today on April 20, Erin Aebel and J. Trevor Carson discussed how to navigate the growing use of AI across the healthcare industry while also following HIPAA guidelines and regulations. The article outlined various versions of AI, how they are used and best practices…
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Bankruptcy can be a frightening and intimidating situation for a commercial landlord to find itself in, particularly when a landlord is experiencing the process for the first time. Bankruptcy law has a language of its own, making it challenging to navigate the process without help from trusted advisors who are…
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Cockriel Will Serve as the Governance and Ethics Committee Co-Chair March 13, 2026 – TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that Tom Cockriel, Shareholder and Co-Leader of the firm’s Business Transactions Practice Group, has been appointed to Tampa Bay Wave’s Board of Directors and will serve as the…
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On apparel, the same wording or design can be a trademark or mere decoration, depending on how it is used. The USPTO may issue an “ornamental refusal” when a specimen shows the applied-for matter used as a decorative feature on clothing rather than as a source identifier. See TMEP §1202.03…
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In a profile published on Law.com as part of the publication’s “How I Made Practice Group Chair” series, Tom Cockriel, Co-Leader of Trenam’s Business Transactions practice group, provided insight on his career journey, including expanding his impact to guide how the firm serves clients, developing future leaders and staying on the cutting edge of legal technology innovation. “Effective leadership requires more than…
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