As you are aware, the federal government took decisive action to make small businesses more resilient to Coronavirus (COVID-19)-related economic disruptions. As a result, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) plans to offer designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic…
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We are monitoring the news around the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Our firm is prepared to work through any disruption that this might bring. As always, we are committed to providing you an unparalleled experience and have plans in place that will enable us to continue to meet your expectations and…
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Fair Credit Reporting Act Obligations for Businesses Using Background Checks for Employment Purposes
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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