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Jul 27 2026

Kelsey Burgess Named to Leadership Tampa Bay Class of 2027

By Kelsey E. Burgess News

TAMPA, FL., – Trenam is pleased to announce that attorney Kelsey E. Burgess has been selected to participate in Leadership Tampa Bay's Class of 2027, a prestigious leadership development program that brings together emerging and established leaders from across the Tampa Bay region to strengthen their understanding of the area's…

Jul 01 2026

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Nelson Castellano Recognized in 2026 Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE – Managing Partners

By Nelson Castellano Uncategorized

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…

Jun 26 2026

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Fifty-Three Attorneys Recognized in Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2026

By Erin Smith Aebel News

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…

Jun 04 2026

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Trenam Law Receives High Marks by Prestigious Chambers and Partners for Chambers USA Guide 2026

By David Brittain News

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 &…

Jun 01 2026

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Sarasota Law Firm Norton Hammersley Lopez & Skokos Joins Trenam Law

By Sam D. Norton News

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.…

May 11 2026

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When the Clone Ships, the Release Record Matters

By Anton J. Hopen Business Transactions, Intellectual Property

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…

Apr 20 2026

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Erin Aebel and Trevor Carson Published in Healthcare Business Today, “Navigating HIPAA Compliance with AI”

By Erin Smith Aebel Business Transactions, Health Care, News

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…

Mar 31 2026

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Ten Considerations for Commercial Landlords When Faced with Tenant Bankruptcies

By Rhys Leonard Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights

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…

Mar 13 2026

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Tom Cockriel of Trenam Law Appointed to Tampa Bay Wave’s Board of Directors

By Thomas Cockriel Business Transactions

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…

Feb 10 2026

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Ornamental Use on Clothing: How to Submit a Specimen that Functions as a Trademark

By Anton J. Hopen Intellectual Property

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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