FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Struck Down by Federal Court
On August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas struck down the Federal Trade Commission's rule banning non-compete agreements.[1] This decision applies nationwide, and as of now, employers are free to create and enforce non-competes without restriction by this rule.
The FTC rule made...
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A Primer on Slander of Title
Putting your house on the market and waiting for it to sell can be a long, exhausting process. Attracting the right buyers at the right price points can be difficult, especially when the market is not in your favor. While already daunting enough, this process becomes even more challenging when the property...
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Reconsideration, Rehearing, and Rule 1.540
Attorneys are often confused about whether to ask for “rehearing” or “reconsideration” of an unfavorable order, so they end up filing a “Motion for Rehearing and/or Reconsideration,” hoping to cover all bases. Another source of confusion is when to use Rule 1.530 versus Rule 1.540, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure,...
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What to Know – Arbitration of a Legal Dispute
Are you in a legal dispute with a party and been advised by your attorney that you must attend arbitration? Here’s what you need to know about arbitration.
What is arbitration?
Arbitration is a method of dispute resolution where parties agree to submit their disagreements to one or more arbitrators,...
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A Brief Breakdown of Trust Taxation
Have you heard that trusts provide major tax benefits, but you’re not sure what those tax benefits are? This blog post will shed some light on the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts for tax purposes to provide a better picture of what tax benefits to expect when drawing up an estate...
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Asserting your Rights with Roofers Post-Emergency
"This storm will be like nothing the state has ever seen." – Governor Rick Scott’s warning regarding Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Each year as hurricane season rolls around, Floridians across the state begin preparing for the worst. As tracked storms get closer to the Florida coast, emergency response teams prepare to...
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The Advantages of Mediation in Resolving a Legal Dispute
Are you a party currently embroiled in litigation and seeking to resolve your case prior to trial? Have you been advised by your attorney that you must attend a court ordered mediation? Litigation can be both financially and emotionally costly. Mediation may offer an alternative path for parties seeking resolution of their legal dispute...
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Passing Your Wealth to Your Heirs
You may be thinking, the distribution of my estate is simple: I am leaving my car to my son, my diamond ring to my daughter, and my China set to my granddaughter. Although these are accurate representations of specific distributions in a Last Will and Testament,...
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Owner’s Title Insurance: What Is It and Why Do I Need It?
If you’ve ever purchased a home or a piece of land, you’ve likely heard the term “title insurance”. What is title insurance and why might you need it? Title insurance is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of the home buying process. While most homeowners are familiar with the concept of homeowners’...
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Navigating Post-Judgment Collection in Florida
Have you secured a final judgment against a party, i.e. the debtor, and are now wondering how to collect on this judgment? After conducting post-judgment discovery, which may include asset searches, interrogatories, and depositions, to locate and identify a debtor’s assets, there are several legal mechanisms available to help you, as a...
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