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Jun 04 2018

Trenam’s Mediation Newsletter: Using Mediation to Expand Relationships

By Trenam News Mediation and Arbitration, News, Publications

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 mediation often overlooked, even if no settlement is reached. Mediation provides you the opportunity as counsel to spend a great deal of “one on one”…

May 16 2018

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Rhys P. Leonard Achieves Board Certification by The American Board of Certification in Business Bankruptcy Law

By Trenam News Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, News

TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that Rhys P. Leonard has achieved board certification from the American Board of Certification (ABC) in the area of Business Bankruptcy Law. This certification is also recognized by The Florida Bar. Certification means that Leonard has met rigorous standards relating to experience,…

May 07 2018

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Trenam Law Receives High Marks by Prestigious Chambers and Partners For 2018

By Trenam News Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, Business Transactions, Construction, News, Real Estate and Lending Transactions

Fourteen Attorneys and Four Practice Areas Receive Recognition TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law has been ranked among the top Florida law firms in Chambers USA 2018 America's Leading Business Lawyers for Business, an annual publication by Chambers and Partners. The recognition includes fourteen of the firm’s attorneys and four of its…

May 01 2018

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Real Estate Update: 2018 Florida Legislature Real Estate Bills

By Trenam News Publications, Real Estate and Lending Transactions

With the 2018 Regular Florida Legislative Session adjourning, some bills either have or will become law within the coming months. Here are some of interest that may affect you and your businesses. Tax Savings on the Transfer of Homestead Property between Spouses After marriage, many couples are told they need…

Apr 30 2018

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Trenam’s Mediation Newsletter: Pumping Up or Deflating Damages for Mediation

By Trenam News Mediation and Arbitration, News, Publications

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 injury claim, to participate in mediation at some point during the life cycle of the case. As routine as this fact may be, lawyers tend…

Apr 30 2018

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Protecting Your Institution from Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation

By Trenam News Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, News, Publications

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 serious purpose or value.” The legal definition of “frivolous” is “lacking in any arguable basis or merit in either law or fact.” Most defendants in litigation…

Apr 27 2018

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Amy Drushal Authors Article for ABA Bank Compliance Discussing Frivolous Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation

By Trenam News Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, Financial Services, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, News, Publications

Amy Drushal authored the article “Protecting Your Institution from Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation,” published in the May/June 2018 edition of the American Bankers Association’s Bank Compliance magazine. Given the uptick in frivolous claims brought by plaintiffs under the FCRA, financial institutions must be prepared to protect themselves from Fair…

Apr 16 2018

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Trenam Cybersecurity Update: All 50 States Now Have Data Breach Laws

By Adam Brouillet Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, News, Publications

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 experienced a data breach can attest, the location of a company’s offices does not solely determine which law applies. Instead, companies…

Apr 10 2018

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Alicia Koepke Discusses Recent FLSA Amendments Regarding Tips in FSR Magazine

By Trenam News Employment, News

In an article for Full Service Restaurant Magazine published on April 9, 2018, Alicia Koepke provides insight on two recent updates to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding employee tip income. Many restaurants know that the FLSA requires them to pay minimum wage to non-exempt employees, but allows employers…

Apr 05 2018

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Brigid Merenda Named the New Tampa Family YMCA Volunteer of the Year

By Trenam News News

Tampa, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that shareholder Brigid Merenda has been named the New Tampa Family YMCA Volunteer of the Year for her work as a youth basketball coach. At the New Tampa Y in Tampa Palms, Merenda uses her skills and experience as a college…

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