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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.

Hästens is suing a small business for using a checkered pattern. Can they really “own” a pattern?
The owners of Coco & Dash Home, a family-owned furniture store in Dallas, are unexpectedly being targeted by Hästens, a Swedish producer of high-end mattresses.
A blue and white checkered pattern is at the center of this trademark dispute.

A Small Business is Not Backing Down Over a Trademark Dispute With Nike
Is this small business name too similar to Nike’s famous slogan?

Nike Requests NFTs To Be Destroyed In This Ongoing Trademark Infringement Case
NFTs present new opportunities for businesses to engage new audiences and grow their brands. Yet, there are potential risks that trademark attorneys and business owners need to be aware of in order to protect intellectual property. Nike is suing StockX for trademark infringement, unfair competition, trademark dilution, injury to business reputation.
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.

CW-1 Employers: 8 New and Important Rules
New USCIS requirements for CW-1 employers have been released in an effort to protect American workers from displacement in CNMI.

How to Cover the Cost of Immigration Fees
Can’t afford legal fees for your immigration processing? We can help!

The Dangers of Completing the USCIS Forms Yourself
Our firm has seen one too many people put into deportation for completing the forms themselves and not submitting complete evidence.
Do not fall victim to these mistakes!