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May 07 2018

Trenam Law Receives High Marks by Prestigious Chambers and Partners For 2018

By Trenam News Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, Business Transactions, Construction, News, Real Estate and Lending Transactions

Fourteen Attorneys and Four Practice Areas Receive Recognition TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law has been ranked among the top Florida law firms in Chambers USA 2018 America's Leading Business Lawyers for Business, an annual publication by Chambers and Partners. The recognition includes fourteen of the firm’s attorneys and four of its…

May 01 2018

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Real Estate Update: 2018 Florida Legislature Real Estate Bills

By Trenam News Publications, Real Estate and Lending Transactions

With the 2018 Regular Florida Legislative Session adjourning, some bills either have or will become law within the coming months. Here are some of interest that may affect you and your businesses. Tax Savings on the Transfer of Homestead Property between Spouses After marriage, many couples are told they need…

Apr 30 2018

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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 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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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…

Mar 28 2018

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Trenam’s Mediation Newsletter: Opening Statements at Mediation

By Trenam News Mediation and Arbitration, News, Publications

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;…

Mar 28 2018

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Stephanie Lieb Quoted in Tampa Bay Times on Winn-Dixie Bankruptcy

By Trenam News Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, News

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…

Mar 28 2018

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“DOL’s New PAID Program Offers Employers Incentives, But May Not Outweigh the Risks,” Daily Business Review

By Trenam News Employment

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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Trenam Law Receives High Marks by Prestigious Chambers and Partners For 2018

Real Estate Update: 2018 Florida Legislature Real Estate Bills

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

Alicia Koepke Discusses Recent FLSA Amendments Regarding Tips in FSR Magazine

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

Trenam’s Mediation Newsletter: Opening Statements at Mediation

Stephanie Lieb Quoted in Tampa Bay Times on Winn-Dixie Bankruptcy

“DOL’s New PAID Program Offers Employers Incentives, But May Not Outweigh the Risks,” Daily Business Review

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