When elected officials and others talk about reducing traffic congestion, one can only wonder what they are envisioning, or how they view traffic congestion in the first place. We all have experienced congestion on the roadways; it's frustrating (to say the least) and results in hours upon hours of sitting in traffic each week. But, what exactly is it that we are trying to fix, and whatever the solution, how are we going to pay for it?
The gas tax has been a long-standing source for transportation infrastructure dollars. Florida's gas tax is one of the highest in the country and the revenue ...
Companies seeking to do business with state and local government in Florida need to know that the solicitation process, up to and including entering into the final contract, requires a significant degree of transparency because of the state’s very broad public records and open meetings laws, collectively known as “government in the sunshine.” At the same time, because the government contracts market is highly competitive, companies responding to requests for proposals and other solicitations must be able to keep their trade secrets out of the hands of competitors.
The Consul General of Canada in Miami advises that a NEXUS mobile enrollment team will be in Miami on Feb. 6, 7 and 8, 2018, in order to facilitate enrollment in this program that expedites entry into Canada. Applications are due by Jan. 22, 2018.
The Florida Civic Advance, an emerging network of over 45 private, nonprofit, and public organizations, has been created as a solid step forward to serve as a catalyst in promoting civic and community engagements by business. On November 6 and 7 in Orlando, the Florida Civic Advance is holding a Summit.
What follows are updates meant to help our clients, families and friends as they struggle to recover in the wake of Hurricane Irma, which traveled up the entire state of Florida beginning the weekend of Sept. 8, 2017.
While some potential issues exist, I believe the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 should be beneficial to many companies because of the possible increased trade secret protection and aggressive potential remedies that it will provide.
HB 549 adds statutory penalties for businesses ($1 million) and individuals ($100,000) targeted under the RICO act.
Changes in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act have, over the years, broadly expanded the group of medical conditions requiring accommodation by employers – including conditions not currently affecting an employee's health.
Significant recent developments for the EPA rule defining waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) include adverse GAO findings & a defunding attempt. Most important for Florida, the WOTUS rule will decide what waters are considered federal wetlands and require a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers before being altered (as well as involving review under the Endangered Species Act).
Litigators often depend on demonstrative evidence and exhibits to help make a persuasive argument, and to help increase understanding and retention levels of juries. However, too little time and effort is spent on the creation of such evidence – especially when, to be effective, demonstrative evidence requires meticulous preparation.
Employers and human resource professionals should tread cautiously when it comes to racial discrimination claims in the workplace – regardless of an employee's appearance or claims of ethnicity.
Rather than wait for an unannounced visit by the Department of Labor, employers can conduct their own internal audits as part of a larger discussion they should have about wage and hour compliance.
Have you ever questioned whether something you were told or overheard about a business partner, employee, or competitor was actually true? Has someone ever made false statements of fact regarding you or your business?
Gunster attorney Stacie Townsend writes about the most significant changes affecting business owners and executives as a part of the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act in today's Daily Business Review.
Heads-up, Medicare and Medicaid providers: You are strongly encouraged to develop and implement an Affordable Care Act compliance program in anticipation of the Department of Health and Human Services' release of guidance documents, which will likely be issued soon.
