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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.
Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Professionals with Advanced Degrees Can Now Self-Petition for a Green Card Under the National Interest Waiver
The Departments of State and Homeland Security have announced new actions to advance the course for international scholars, students, researchers, and experts to contribute to innovation and job creation efforts across America. These announcements build on the Biden Administration’s efforts to remove barriers to legal immigration.
1 Thing You Should Do to Obtain Legal Immigration Status as a Founder/Co-founder of a Start-Up
Are you a foreign entrepreneur who plays an active role in a start-up in the U.S.? If so, you may now qualify for permission to stay and work in the United States under the newly revived International Entrepreneur Rule (IER).
Filing for an E-2 Immigration Visa? You Should be Aware of These Associated Risks
pplying for an E-2 visa to the United States can be a great option. E-2 visas allow immigrants from treaty countries to apply for a visa after investing substantial capital in a U.S. business. However, if you are applying for an E-2 immigration visa, it is essential that you qualify for a visa.