Thieves are fraudulently acquiring business identities at an alarming rate. Criminals may use your business identity to perpetrate a fraud against your business or someone you do business with. This type of scheme has been reported in more than half the states in the country.

The University of Miami School of Law is hosting a lecture series exploring the legal and practical implications of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding marriage equality. Professionals from the South Florida business community are encouraged to attend.

The EPA’s rule, as proposed, is likely to have far-reaching impacts on agriculture, industry and development. Because of Florida’s flat terrain and extensive wetlands, it is especially susceptible to changes in the Clean Water Act and could become a flashpoint for the rule.

Matthew M. Comiter joins Gunster’s tax and private wealth services law practices. He joins the firm after working as an international tax associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers in NYC.

This publication offers a timely roundup of estate and trust planning tips, information and news, courtesy of Gunster’s Private Wealth Services attorneys; please contact any team member for more information.

April 1 is the first day the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will begin accepting H-1B visa petitions filed on behalf of nonimmigrant workers for employment in fiscal year 2015.

Smartphones used to access or store company information may be lost, stolen or hacked into. When that happens, employers may be liable for a host of issues – whether or not the employee even reports the incident. Indeed, smartphone use on the job increases the potential for data security breaches (and even wage & hour claims), leaving employers open to liability.

Here is your recap of important topics Gunster’s securities team covered last month.

Florida’s 2014 legislative session begins Tuesday, March 4. The 60-day session is expected to be a busy one. Here is a convenient summary of what to expect.