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Apr 30 2018

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 25 2018

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Lori Vaughan Discusses Sears CEO’s Proposal to Buy Kenmore Brand in USA Today

By Trenam News Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, News

In an article for USA Today on April 24, 2018, Lori Vaughan provided insight on a recent proposal by Sears CEO Edward Lampert to acquire Sears’ lucrative Kenmore brand through his hedge fund in an effort to help the company’s lagging sales. While money made from the sale of Kenmore…

Apr 23 2018

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Maja Lacevic Starts New Scholarship Fund for USF’s Women in Leadership & Philanthropy

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Trenam attorney Maja Lacevic, along with four friends, started a scholarship with USF’s Women in Leadership & Philanthropy. The five women are Bosnian refugees. The goal of the scholarship is to benefit one scholar per year, awarded to a new American woman that shows strong academic and civic promise and…

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 11 2018

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Lori Vaughan Discusses Executive Bonuses during Bankruptcy on Marketplace

By Trenam News Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, News

During the national evening broadcast of Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal on April 10, 2018, Lori Vaughan provided insight for a segment on bonuses offered to executives at companies that have filed for bankruptcy, such as Toys ‘R’ Us. Executives are important for companies to achieve the key objectives of Chapter…

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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Lori V. Vaughan and Megan W. Murray Author Article in ABI Journal Discussing Future-Advance Clauses

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

This article was originally published by the ABI Journal in April 2018. Future-advance (or “dragnet”) clauses can be found in most loan documents today, but have you ever considered whether you can enforce them? One could easily argue that loaned money is collectable, either under the promissory note or…

Apr 05 2018

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

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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…

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

Protecting Your Institution from Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation

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

Lori Vaughan Discusses Sears CEO’s Proposal to Buy Kenmore Brand in USA Today

Maja Lacevic Starts New Scholarship Fund for USF’s Women in Leadership & Philanthropy

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

Lori Vaughan Discusses Executive Bonuses during Bankruptcy on Marketplace

Alicia Koepke Discusses Recent FLSA Amendments Regarding Tips in FSR Magazine

Lori V. Vaughan and Megan W. Murray Author Article in ABI Journal Discussing Future-Advance Clauses

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

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