Living in south Florida, we have water all around us, yet we face some of the most complex and difficult water resources issues in the country. Why? Because we are an area of feast or famine.

Is the success of these executives rising through the ranks in historically male dominated businesses, consistent with what we’re seeing for women pursuing leadership roles throughout the corporate world? The answer reflected in the following statistics is unequivocal….no.

Most companies that hold federal contracts are aware that in accepting government funds, the company must assume certain affirmative action obligations. Many of these companies, however, are not aware of the government’s renewed focus on compliance with these obligations.

Nobody can predict when the next hurricane will hit South Florida, but there is no reason to wait for a storm to brew to get your business ready to weather the financial consequences of a catastrophic event.

As Florida’s Law Firm for Business, Gunster advises many Florida businesses on their employment issues. However, once in a while, we are asked to represent a person whose legal rights have been abused. In some cases, our social conscience and morality dictate that we must take certain cases.

Senate Bill 360, which was designed to help property owners and developers preserve property values during the economic downturn, was dealt a serious blow. A trial court invalidated the entire statute based on a finding that one section was invalid. If left standing, this could seriously impact property owners and developers struggling to keep projects alive.

Cloud computing has become a standard method of software operation for many businesses. It offers many significant advantages, including potential cost savings. There are, however, some significant risks associated with cloud computing. What are some of the factors that companies and entrepreneurs should be aware of in the cloud computing context?

Certain Florida professionals providing professional services in small (closely held) S Corporations will see a significant increase in payroll taxes from recently proposed federal tax legislation.

Financing is often the most important focus for an early stage company. This is usually not healthy, as it can distract the entrepreneur from the key strategic and tactical issues that he or she is facing, but it’s understandable since running out of money normally means game over.