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…
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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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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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In the February 2018 issue of Manufacturing Today, Alicia Koepke authored an article outlining effective strategies for companies to protect their valuable trade secrets. “There are several requirements that must be met for information to qualify – and therefore be protected – as a ‘trade secret,’” Koepke said. “But, one…
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June 22, 2017 – TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that twenty-one of the firm's attorneys have been named to Florida Trend Magazine's “Legal Elite” 2017 and is one of five law firms with the most honorees. Attorney Robert C. Decker has been recognized as a Hall…
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June 8, 2017 - TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that over half of the firm’s attorneys were recognized in the 2017 edition of Florida Super Lawyers. Three attorneys were recognized in the “Top Lists” including Lara R. Fernandez in “Top 50” state-wide for Bankruptcy: Business as…
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2/20/2017 Tampa, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce attorneys Alicia H. Koepke and Kelly J. Ruoff received an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Martindale-Hubbell has been providing ratings for attorneys for 120 years and is widely respected as the gold-standard of legal rating services. The AV-distinction is awarded based…
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"When is it OK for Employers to Deduct from Employee Pay?" Restaurants and other employers often question when they can lawfully deduct amounts from employee pay. The answer is difficult to ascertain because it can depend on a variety of factors, including whether the employee is exempt under the Fair…
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As seen in Today's Restaurant News - Florida Edition - Volume 20 In an article published in the October issue of Today's Restaurant News Florida, Alicia Koepke provides insight on the new criteria surrounding the upcoming Department of Labor overtime requirements that go into effect December 1, barring any delay from current challenges to…
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Forty-Two Trenam Lawyers Named to the 2016 Florida Super Lawyers and 2016 Florida Rising Stars Lists
Florida Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. Their patented selection process is rigorous and results in third-party validation of their professional accomplishments. This year they have named forty-two Trenam Law attorneys to this elite list.
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