Injury law firms handle a variety of cases, each with its own unique circumstances and challenges. While personal injury cases can vary widely, certain types of incidents tend to occur more frequently. These cases often involve serious injuries, financial strain, and...
Business Law
How Tampa Bay Businesses Can Benefit from Monthly Retainer Legal Services
A monthly retainer for legal services is an agreement where you pay a law firm a fixed fee every month in exchange for ongoing legal support. This arrangement provides businesses with continuous access to legal advice at a predictable cost. It offers several...
The Importance Of Witness Statements In Personal Injury Cases
When a personal injury case arises, witness statements can play a key role in helping to establish what happened and who may be at fault. Whether the injury occurred due to a car accident, slip and fall, or another incident, having someone else corroborate the events...
DOJ Introduces Corporate Whistleblower Awards Program
On August 1, the Department of Justice officially launched and released the framework for its new Corporate Whistleblower Awards (CWA) Pilot Program. This establishes-- for the first time-- an official whistleblower award program offering financial awards to...
My Partner Started a New Business and Took Our Clients- What Can I Do
When a business partner decides to take clients and start their own business, it can feel like a significant betrayal and a serious threat to the stability and success of your current business. In Florida, as in many jurisdictions, there are legal and practical steps...
Payment of unused vacation and sick days in Pinellas County
Does my employer have to pay me for my unused vacation and sick days? Maybe! At least in Pinellas County. What happens to your unused, but accrued, paid time off (PTO) when you leave your job in Florida? The answer varies by employer and by state, and apparently, by...
The prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace
Every worker has the right to be in his or her place of employment without fear of experiencing inappropriate treatment of any kind. Unfortunately, however, workers do sometimes experience sexual harassment in the workplace. This can be traumatizing and demeaning, and...
Court of Appeals Suspends OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate
On Friday, November 12th, 2021, the U.S Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion issuing a temporary hold on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's ("OSHA") recent Emergency Temporary Standard ("ETS"). The ETS, which went into effect on...
HR mistakes that small and medium-sized business owners often make
Running a business is a complex task, with many different moving parts to keep track of. If you can’t afford to hire in-house counsel or a human resources department quite yet, you may be handling the human resources tasks yourself. Here are some common mistakes that...
Do small businesses need in-house legal counsel?
Mid to large-sized corporations often have a dedicated team of attorneys working in-house to meet all the legal needs of the company. For small businesses, it can be a considerable expense to hire an in-house attorney – an expense that is simply not feasible for many...