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Feb 27 2020

Fair Credit Reporting Act Obligations for Businesses Using Background Checks for Employment Purposes

By Trenam News Employment

Originally published in The Florida Bar Journal, Vol. 94, No. 2, March/April 2020. The importance of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA or the act), 15 U.S.C. §1681, et seq., cannot be underestimated as each of us depends on the accuracy of information collected and shared about us to evaluate…

Jan 24 2020

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Florida Lawmakers File Data Privacy Bill Applicable to Website Operators

By Trenam News Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

Businesses with a website that collect personal information from Florida consumers soon may have additional obligations to honor “opt out” requests and disclose data-handling practices, under a bill being considered in the Florida legislature. The bill would create a new consumer protection law that would allow Florida consumers to “opt…

Jan 23 2020

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Trenam Law – Giving Back in 2019

By Trenam News News

We are grateful to our community! Trenam Law’s culture includes a strong commitment to our Tampa Bay community. As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we are determined to recognize our success by giving back at least 1500 hours in community service efforts in addition to our many and varied financial…

Jan 22 2020

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Jacqueline Prats Provides Insight on the Impact the New NLRB Decision Will Have on Employers in Modern Restaurant Management

By Trenam News Employment, News

In an article published on January 21, 2020 by Modern Restaurant Management, Jacqueline Prats provides insight on the December 2019 NLRB ruling on employer confidentiality, specifically its impact on the restaurant and hospitality industry. Between 2005 and 2015, the restaurant and hospitality industry had the highest percentage (14 percent) of…

Jan 14 2020

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Trenam Law Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Proclamation from Mayor

By Trenam News News

Founded on January 1, 1970, Trenam Law is pleased to announce that the firm will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with festivities throughout the year. The first celebration was receiving a proclamation from the Mayor of St. Petersburg Rick Kriseman. The Mayor visited the firm’s St. Petersburg office and declared…

Jan 10 2020

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Shareholder Catherine M. DiPaolo Elected to Glazer Children’s Museum Board of Trustees

By Trenam News Litigation and Dispute Resolution, News

Trenam Law is pleased to announce shareholder Catherine M. DiPaolo has been elected to the Glazer Children’s Museum Board of Trustees. The Glazer Children’s Museum was founded as the Children’s Museum of Tampa in 1986 by community volunteers and with support of many private and public partners. The Children's Museum…

Jan 06 2020

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BusinessTrends 2019 Panelists Featured in Florida Trend’s 2020 Economic Outlook

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Florida Trend published its 2020 Economic Outlook in the January 2020 issue, which included commentary shared by panelists at the BusinessTrends 2019 event hosted by Trenam Law in October 2019 at the Tampa River Center. Entitled “Business Trends: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown,” the event was moderated by…

Dec 30 2019

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Florida’s Sales Tax on Commercial Leases Reduced Again, Effective January 1, 2020

By Trenam News News, Real Estate and Lending Transactions

Florida is the only state in the country that imposes a comprehensive sales tax on commercial real estate leases. The state’s Department of Revenue estimated that at least 150,000 businesses collectively paid almost $2 billion in commercial lease taxes in 2018. After prior failed attempts, the Florida legislature has been…

Nov 15 2019

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BusinessTrends 2019 – The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown

By Trenam News News, Publications

A Summary of the Panel Discussion On Wednesday, October 16th, Trenam Law presented our annual panel discussion and networking event—BusinessTrends—this year entitled “The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown,” at the Tampa River Center. WUSF’s Morning Edition Co-Anchor, Bradley George, moderated the discussion among panelists Tim Bogott, CEO of TradeWinds…

Nov 08 2019

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Shareholder Patrick M. Causey Appointed to St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors

By Trenam News News

Trenam Law is pleased to announce shareholder Patrick M. Causey has been appointed to the Board of Governors for the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. The St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce is the preeminent leader of business ensuring the economic growth and vitality of the community. The Chamber offers members…

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Fair Credit Reporting Act Obligations for Businesses Using Background Checks for Employment Purposes

Florida Lawmakers File Data Privacy Bill Applicable to Website Operators

Trenam Law – Giving Back in 2019

Jacqueline Prats Provides Insight on the Impact the New NLRB Decision Will Have on Employers in Modern Restaurant Management

Trenam Law Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Proclamation from Mayor

Shareholder Catherine M. DiPaolo Elected to Glazer Children’s Museum Board of Trustees

BusinessTrends 2019 Panelists Featured in Florida Trend’s 2020 Economic Outlook

Florida’s Sales Tax on Commercial Leases Reduced Again, Effective January 1, 2020

BusinessTrends 2019 – The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown

Shareholder Patrick M. Causey Appointed to St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors

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