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Simple Dangers of Misclassifying Independent Contractors and Employees in Florida that You May Be Missing
There is nothing wrong with an employer hiring someone as an independent contractor to do work. However, an employer cannot expect certain things of an independent contractor. The independent contractor gets to work on his or her own time. An employee is expected to work a set number of hours each day, starting at a certain time and finishing at a certain time on a routine basis.
Reopening Your Business After COVID May Be Risky (4 Steps To Avoid the Risk)
Before reopening your business after COVID-19, you need to make sure you have a solid Return to Work Policy in place to mitigate legal liability.
Breaking Contracts Because of COVID-19
The wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has brought about a lot of uncertainty – even regarding the validity of contracts. Can you break a contract if you’ve been impacted by the coronavirus?
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Hear from our Tampa Intellectual Property attorneys on the most important insights for protecting your company’s valuable property.
SONY Pictures Enters Trademark Dispute Over “Baking Bad”
It can be a challenge to obtain a trademark, especially if your mark is a spoof of an award-winning TV series. This case is a reminder that it’s best practice to ensure that your mark is not likely to cause confusion or blur the original famous mark.
Snap Sues the US Patent and Trademark Office Over the Word Spectacles
Can you trademark a common word or phrase? Snap Inc., the company behind Snapchat, Spectacles, and Bitmoji is convinced that you can and has sued the US Patent and Trademark Office for rejecting their trademark application.
A Video Marketing Agency Survives a Dispute with Muhammad Ali Enterprises
Do you think these trademarks are too similar? FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY, STING LIKE A BEE vs. FLOAT & STING
BUSINESS IMMIGRATION
Our Tampa Immigration lawyers help you navigate the ups and downs of immigration law through articles and resources relevant to Immigration policies and updates in the Tampa Bay Area.
Investor Visa Limits Increased Under Trump Administration
The previous limit was $500,000. The new limit will be $900,000 in order to secure an EB-5 investor visa.
Naturalization: The Process of Becoming a U.S. Citizen
The process for becoming a citizen of the United States can take years to complete. The first step is determining whether you qualify.