What a marriage is sometimes redefined in order for couples to meet the needs of their individual circumstances. For example, some couples make the decision to live apart while maintaining their legal marital status. This is an attractive option for some people for a range of reasons, from personal goals…
Dean Kent shares his perspective on patent infringement disputes following a lawsuit filed by the University of South Florida alleging that Stryker Corp infringed on two of its patents. in the Tampa Bay Business Journal. “Stryker’s response will decide how the proceedings continue and if the two companies can work…
When a marriage ends, dissolving the union means there will be unique concerns to attend to, and when you share these specifics with a legal professional, they will be able to generally categorize your divorce as one of high-conflict or low-conflict. This determination will be based on the level of…
September 18, 2023, TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce the addition of four new associates to its Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, and Real Estate and Lending Practice Groups. They are Reed S. Arroyo, Tabitha Blackwell, Audrey K. Carver, and Brent M. Tunis. Reed Arroyo Arroyo…
Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble were among the companies hit with a flurry of class action lawsuits in New York, Florida and Louisiana federal courts over their sale of over-the-counter decongestants, following a finding by an FDA advisory panel that phenylephrine, an ingredient in many allergy and cold…
On July 1, 2023, a new statute took effect. The FL legislature made big changes connected to alimony, also known as maintenance payments. This revamp of alimony rules includes shifting modification guidelines and getting rid of permanent alimony. Instead of permanent payments, a formula is now used to establish the…
Trenam Managing Shareholder Marie Tomassi is stepping aside to make way for a new top executive after leading the firm for a decade in the role. Incoming Managing Shareholder Nelson Castellano described his election as a natural evolution of the law firm’s leadership. The longtime Trenam attorney and Tampa native…
By Alicia H. Koepke On August 30, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced its proposed rule that would significantly increase the minimum salary to be paid to certain employees for those employees to remain exempt from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)….
Regardless of your financial circumstances, ending a marriage can be an emotionally-charged process. While monetary concerns may not be top of mind, it is important to recognize that different sets of resources can lead to different sets of challenges. For example, when high net worth individuals decide to part ways,…
Parents want the best for their kids, and that often includes creating positive experiences and memories on family vacations. While planning to travel with the kids can be fun, it is important to keep scheduled vacation times in mind if you are co-parenting due to separation or divorce. And if…
