People ask why I run. The truth is, I run because it’s the best way I know to bring awareness to the justice gap and raise money to fill it. So, for the third consecutive year, we are doing it again – six marathons in six days, courthouse to courthouse from the Supreme Court in […]
Gunster’s Ron Brisé appointed to board of Florida Education Foundation
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (January 28, 2019) – Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce that Ronald A. Brisé has been appointed to the board of directors for the Florida Education Foundation. His appointment began January 1, 2019 and he will serve until August 31, 2020. As […]
Why gas taxes are no longer the most practical way to fund transportation infrastructure
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, […]
The 5 things you need to know about hiring, documenting, and sponsoring domestic household help in the new era of broadened immigration enforcement
We are in a new era of broadened immigration enforcement. President Donald Trump is carrying out his campaign promise to target illegal immigration to the United States. In addition to increased enforcement at our borders, enforcement efforts within the United States have a new focus. Whereas the Obama Administration geared its “interior enforcement strategy” to […]
Four quick tips from the bench
Former Florida Supreme Court Justice and Gunster attorney Ken Bell is regularly tapped by his colleagues for tips and pointers on arguing before a circuit judge, as well as counseling on courtroom strategy. During Bell’s twelve years on the circuit court bench, he developed these four pointers. 1. Remember that practicing law is a privilege. […]
Doing business with government: How to protect your trade secrets
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 […]
Interested in expedited entry into Canada?
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.
What exactly is Florida’s statute of limitations?
If you are concerned about when a claim accrues or whether the statute of limitations has run on a potential claim against you or your business, please contact any member of Gunster’s business litigation legal team.
Good business requires civic engagement
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.
Can noncompete agreements include referral sources? ‘It depends,’ says Florida Supreme Court
What does the recent court ruling in White v. Mederi Caretenders mean for businesses not in the home health service industry seeking to protect referral sources via noncompete agreements? Gunster attorney Simone Marstiller explains.
