To start a mediation session with an opening statement from each party, or not; that is the question. As simple as it may sound, deciding whether or not parties should prepare and present opening statements in a mediation session, and what those statements should include, can be a critical choice;…
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In an article published in the Tampa Bay Times on March 27, 2018, Stephanie Lieb provided insight on the recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Winn-Dixie’s parent company, Southeastern Grocers, which will close 94 under-performing stores including five in the Tampa Bay region. Despite the Chapter 11 filing, the grocer…
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In a Daily Business Review article published in March 27, 2018, Alicia Koepke provided insight on the Department of Labor’s new payroll audit independent determination (PAID) program, and what employers should know when considering whether to participate. The pilot program allows for companies to self-audit for minimum wage and overtime…
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TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been listed as Top Lawyers 2018 by Tampa Magazine. Earlier in the year, Tampa Magazine mailed close to 11,000 surveys to Florida Bar attorneys in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. During the peer nomination process,…
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In a Daily Business Review Q&A-styled article published on March 20, 2018, Trenam Law’s Managing Shareholder Marie Tomassi provided and in-depth look inside Trenam’s breadth of practices, governance structure, commitment to client relationships and opportunities for the future in the growing Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg communities. With about 80…
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Employment Law attorneys Amy Drushal and Alicia Koepke co-authored the article “Protecting Your Organization During the #MeToo Movement,” published by Chief Executive on March 6, 2018, addressing liability organizations might face for sexual harassment claims and providing tips for executives on implementing an effective anti-harassment policy and responding to claims.…
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Tampa, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that attorney Catherine DiPaolo has been awarded the diversity fellowship by the Diversity Committee of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law. She is one of six to receive this award that was open to all women and minority lawyers…
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Tampa, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that attorney Megan W. Murray has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the South Tampa YMCA. Founded in 1851, the YMCA is the largest and oldest service organization in America, serving 17 million members in 120 countries. In Tampa Bay…
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It’s not enough for investment bankers, attorneys and accountants working on mergers and acquisitions to know the financial and legal implications of pending deals. Trenam Law’s Business Transactions Shareholder, Diana L. Hayes, is quoted in the Tampa Bay Business Journal and discusses the emotional aspects of a deal. Tampa Bay…
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In an IPWatchdog article published on Feb. 12, 2018, Dean Kent and Lindsay Lopez discuss a recent case in which they successfully represented the Commodores in a trademark infringement case against ex-bandmate and founding member Thomas McClary. In 2014, the remaining members of the band sued McClary for false advertisement…
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