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Erin Smith Aebel Discusses How Best to Proceed with Patients After Traumatic Event in Doctor’s Office in Part B News

By Health Care, News
Originally published in the February 4, 2021 issue of Part B News. A murder-suicide at a doctor’s office in Texas serves as a distressing reminder that, in addition to an active-shooter protocol, a physician practice should prepare a post-incident response to help employees and patients cope and insulate itself from…
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Shareholder Robert Stern Authors Article on The Future of Construction Loans in a Post-Pandemic World for Construction Executive

By Financial Services, News, Real Estate and Lending Transactions
Like most businesses, commercial real estate developers and lenders were significantly affected by the worldwide COVID-19 impact in 2020, which had a direct impact on the ability for construction projects to move forward. As we all look ahead to moving past the pandemic and as roadblocks that slowed down projects…
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Marie Tomassi Discusses 2021 Law Firm Spending in Law.Com, The Mid-Market Report

By Appellate, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, News
In an article published on January 21, 2021, Marie Tomassi was quoted discussing priority expenses and investments in 2021. The article focused on which expenses leaders at midsize firms deem too important to cut in the year ahead, with the overwhelming consensus being that technology costs are investment is more…
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Amy Drushal Authors Article on Why Early Settlement Should Be Considered During the Pandemic

By Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, Class Actions, Employment, Financial Services, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, News
Originally posted as an article written for an  ABA Newsletter, Winter Edition. All clients want their day in court and to have their voice heard. But that may not happen any time soon, so what other options do practitioners have for pending matters? A few weeks ago, rumors started in…
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Don Mastry is Featured in Catalyst as He Reflects on a Half-Century of Development in St. Pete

By Construction, News, Real Estate and Lending Transactions
Attorney Don Mastry is the public face of many real estate projects at St. Petersburg City Council and other local government hearings. Mastry, a shareholder at the St. Petersburg office of the Trenam law firm, represents developers and landowners in zoning and permitting hearings. But he started his career as…
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Increases in Florida’s Minimum Wage

By Employment, News
Attention employers: There are important updates regarding increases in the minimum wage in Florida that you need to know. On January 1, 2021, Florida’s minimum wage will increase by $.09 to $8.65 per hour, reflecting annual inflation. However, minimum wage will gradually increase more over the next few years because…
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FFCRA’s Mandate Will Expire, but Appropriations Bill Allows Employers to Seek Tax Credit for Paid Leave Offered Voluntarily

By Employment, News
In April 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) went into effect, mandating that most employers with fewer than 500 employees provide paid leave to eligible employees who are unable to work because of certain coronavirus-related circumstances. This mandate is set to expire on December 31, 2020. As Trenam…
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