In the Spring 2024 edition of the American Bar Association International Law Section‘s International Law News, Gunster Shareholder Peter Quinter is profiled as “The Lawyer as… U.S. Customs and Trade Attorney.” “The Lawyer As…” is an editorial series created to illuminate, explore, and applaud the diverse roles lawyers hold from litigator to legislator, from advocate […]
Companies Should Tread Carefully With Respect to Performance Review Procedures, Meredith Plummer Tells Bloomberg
Gunster attorney Meredith Plummer recently spoke with Bloomberg Law regarding the decision many companies are making to move away from traditional yearly performance reviews, instead opting for more frequent check-ins. The article examines a number of considerations for companies to be aware of in implementing this transition, and Plummer underscores the importance of accurately documenting […]
Julia Holden Davis Featured on “This Week in Jacksonville” Addressing Opportunities and Obstacles Facing Transportation Industry
Julia Holden Davis, who co-leads Gunster‘s Transportation and Construction Law groups, was recently featured on “This Week in Jacksonville,” a News4Jax (WJXT-TV) business-focused segment, discussing Jacksonville’s development as an international transportation logistics hub. During the segment, Julia sheds light on current trends that are driving this growth, obstacles to this development, and how this affects […]
Gunster’s Bob Lamm Discusses with Yahoo! Finance Tesla’s Request for Shareholders to Re-Vote on Elon Musk’s Pay
Gunster attorney Bob Lamm, who leads the firm’s Securities & Corporate Governance practice, spoke with Yahoo! Finance regarding Tesla’s recent recommendation that shareholders vote to re-authorize Elon Musk’s pay. Musk’s executive compensation package was valued at a record-setting $55 million when a Delaware Court invalidated it, citing breach of fiduciary duty by the company’s directors. […]
Gunster Shareholder Roger Feicht Quoted in Yahoo! Finance and Inc. Magazine on FTC’s Recent Ban on Non-Competes
Yahoo! Finance and Inc. Magazine quoted Gunster Shareholder Roger Feicht discussing the Federal Trade Commission’s recent decision to ban non-competes for nearly all businesses. The rule leaves companies vulnerable to potentially exposed trade secrets and confidential information. Feicht urges all businesses to review their current employment agreements to best prepare for the changes that will […]
Kellie Humphries Shares How Contractors Can Gain Advantage Over Competitors in Jacksonville Daily Record Article
In a recently published Jacksonville Daily Record article, Gunster attorney Kellie Humphries advises contractors on how to gain an edge against competitors in the construction industry. “In 2024, the Northeast Florida contractor’s customer is frustrated; the dollar is not going as far as it has in recent history and certainly not as far as the […]
Holly Goodman Shares How to Proactively Address Political Disputes in the Workplace in HR Dive Article
In a recent HR Dive article, Gunster Labor & Employment attorney Holly Goodman discusses how to mitigate any problems that may arise from political chatter in the workplace. With the election around the corner and wars occuring across the ocean, it seems inevitable that political conversations will enter the workplace. Goodman explains, “Employers aren’t without […]
Craig Behrenfeld, Tom Julin and Bob Lamm Examine in Legal Dive Article Latest News on Corporate Transparency Act
In an article published by Legal Dive, Gunster attorneys Craig Behrenfeld, Tom Julin and Bob Lamm discuss the latest developments in the Corporate Transparency Act and what this means for small businesses. On March 1, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama granted a motion for summary judgment in favor of the […]
Julia Holden Davis Shares Four Key Challenges Facing Construction Industry, How Best to Mitigate Risks Involved
In a recently published Construction Executive article, Gunster’s Julia Holden Davis, who co-chairs the firm’s Construction Law and Transportation groups, addresses four key challenges impacting the construction industry presently, and how best to mitigate the regulatory and legal risks involved. Holden Davis speaks on weather, environmental, social and governance (ESG), inflation, and supply chain issues, […]
Bill Dillon Quoted in Healthcare Risk Management Article “HHS Proposes Cyber Security for Hospitals”
In a Healthcare Risk Management article entitled “HHS Proposes Cyber Security for Hospitals,” Gunster attorney Bill Dillon shares how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has recently started holding healthcare organizations responsible for breaches. While HHS once sympathized with organizations as they battled sophisticated hackers, it now knows that these shortcomings were brought […]