On August 14, Gunster attorney and Real Property Co-Chair Brian Seymour attended the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County’s Business Appreciation Bus Tour in North Palm Beach County, visiting three hidden gems that play a vital role in driving economic growth. The tour provided valuable insights into each operation, as 25 business leaders gained […]
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Back to School Palooza: A Community Effort Led by Nalani Gordon
Earlier this year, Gunster attorney Nalani Gordon founded the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County Young Professionals Group. In its inaugural year, the group’s main initiative was to put together the Back to School Palooza for Lincoln Elementary, a school Nalani attended herself. Nalani’s leadership and vision have been instrumental in organizing the Back-to-School Palooza, […]
Building a Brighter Future: 2024 Education Foundation of Palm Beach County Backpack Build
On July 11, Gunster hosted its much-anticipated annual Education Foundation of Palm Beach County Backpack Build, an event that gives teachers and students access to essential school supplies as they gear up for the upcoming school year. As many attorneys and staff are the product of the Palm Beach County Education System, Gunster understands that […]
Selling Your Business? What to Expect in the Sales Process, Timeline and Legal Documentation
By Milton Vescovacci With the sunsetting of favorable personal and corporate tax rates and the gift and estate tax exemptions at the end of 2025, business owners may be considering if it is a right time to sell their businesses. If you are a business owner who has determined to sell your business, this article […]
Backpack Build with Education Foundation of Palm Beach County: Gunster Gives Back
In late July, Gunster partnered with the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County to build backpacks to help ensure local Palm Beach County students and teachers have access to essential supplies to engage in fun learning opportunities and develop habits for a successful 2023-24 academic year. The firm understands the constitutive role of a robust […]
Proposed Title IX Athletics Rule: Gender Identity and LGBT+ Athletes
Lia Thomas, the first openly transgender athlete to win an NCAA title, set the internet ablaze last year after winning an NCAA Division I women’s swimming championship. The controversy sparked a conversation regarding gender identity, fairness, and inclusion in school athletics. The athletics conversation is such a hot button issue that when the Department of […]
Key Takeaways from Gunster’s “Future of Work in Florida” Program
On January 19, 2023, Gunster’s Labor & Employment group hosted the “Future of Work in Florida” event, presenting the latest research on practices that high-performing organizations are implementing to attract and retain the best employees. EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling and Gunster Shareholder Joe Santoro kicked off the program with an insightful conversation highlighting the post-Pandemic […]
FTC Proposes Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide
On January 5, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would prohibit the use of non-competition agreements nationwide. Employers commonly require employees to sign non-competes that prohibit an employee from working for a competitor within a particular geographic area for a specified time period after their employment ends. The FTC estimates that […]
Drastic Proposed Changes in Title IX Regulations for Educational Institutions – Public Comment Period Ends September 12, 2022
On July 12, 2022, the Department of Education issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for the Title IX regulations. This means that the Department is proposing amendments to the regulations that address sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance, including many private schools. The proposed regulations would drastically change some of […]
Miya’s Law – The New Law on Apartments in Florida
Landlords of multi-family apartment buildings in Florida now have new legal obligations under “Miya’s Law.” The law, Senate Bill 898, creates a new Florida statute requiring landlords to conduct background screening on employees and develop policies governing the possession of keys. The law was passed in response to the tragic murder of Miya Marcano, an […]
