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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Trenam Law is thrilled to announce that shareholder John Vento has been selected as an arbitrator for the AAA Construction Mega Project Panel. The American Arbitration Association, in conjunction with lawyers and construction industry professionals who specialize in construction mega projects, established this unique panel of construction arbitrators in 2016. The…
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Trenam Law is pleased to announce that forty-five of its attorneys have been recognized as Top Lawyers 2026 by Tampa Magazine. During the fourth quarter of 2025, Tampa Magazine mailed close to 8,000 surveys to Florida Bar attorneys in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Southern Pasco counties. During the peer nomination process, attorneys were…
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Trenam Law is pleased to announce the addition of Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights attorney Almarosa Torres and Business Transactions attorney Joseph Metzger. These attorneys are the latest wave of key talent acquisitions as the firm continues to grow its bench across its Florida footprint. “We are excited to welcome Almarosa…
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