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Tripp Scott announces that Douglas H. Reynolds, a director with the law firm, has been award the Commitment to Justice Award by Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA).  CCLA, through its dedicated attorneys and staff, provides free legal aid services to low income and otherwise eligible residents. Last year thousands of  individuals were impacted by its legal services in areas as diverse as housing conditions for the poor, consumer issues,  protecting victims of domestic violence, children, the elderly and persons  with disabilities.

In the past few months, we've had the honor of hosting America's best for conversations in our Politics & Sunshine live events and podcasts, some of whom have been called to serve in President Trump's cabinet. We'd like to congratulate those nominees.

Tripp Scott announces that Ed Pozzuoli, CEO of Tripp Scott, was named one of Florida Trend’s Florida 500. He has been named to the list for the past seven years.

Florida 500 is a special section of Florida Trend Magazine that highlights the 500 most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state. This immense, year-long research initiative by the editors of Florida Trend has resulted in a personal, engaging look at the state's most influential business leaders.

FinCEN has provided a 6-month extension for certain entities to file their initial or amended beneficial ownership information report (“BOIR”) under the Corporate Transparency Act due to the effect of Hurricane Milton.

Can – and should – employers establish restrictions on political speech and activities at work during an already contentious 2024 election campaign in a deeply divided country?

The law and common sense say “yes” – and “maybe” – depending on the situation.

Think of a corporate general counsel much like you would your primary care physician. They are responsible for overseeing all aspects of your company’s or organization’s legal health.

We all know Murphy’s Law – “if anything can go wrong, it will” – and that it has the tendency to rear its ugly head at the least opportune times. There is altogether too much that can still go wrong with this emerging technology to risk a potentially painful and expensive legal outcome resulting from its limitations.

As recently reported by the American Bankruptcy Institute, the preeminent nonpartisan think tank on bankruptcy and insolvency issues, landlords for offices, apartment complexes and other commercial real estate (including retail stand-alone and shopping centers) have $1.5 trillion of debt due by the end of next year.

Tripp Scott announces that Jeffrey S. Wood, a director with the law firm, has been reappointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the Children’s Services Council of Broward County.

Perhaps only one assignment in Florida is more difficult and thankless than being a conscientious homeowners’ or condominium association board member today. And that is being a state legislator responsible for threading the needle between minimizing the burdens on good actors and preventing damage from bad actors on boards.

Tripp Scott's Ed Pozzuoli appeared on WPLG Local 10's "This Week in South Florida" political roundtable with host Janine Stanwood just hours before President Biden withdrew from the election.

“Murphy’s Law” – “If anything can go wrong, it will” – originated in science but also applies to human relationships, including business dealings.

Even partners or contracting parties with the best relationships and intentions often run into misunderstandings and failures to meet expectations that lead to legal disputes, making it critical to identify, preclude and prepare for highly probable bumps – and barriers – in the road.

Tripp Scott's Matthew Zifrony has recently had an in-depth paper exploring the complexities of property deeds in the state of Florida published in the Nova Law Review.

Tripp Scott announces that Manooch Thomas Azizi, an associate attorney with the law firm and a United States Navy veteran, has been elected Vice Chair of the Mission United Advisory Council ("MISSION UNITED") of the United Way of Broward County. Since 2023, he has serves as Chair of the Legal Committee for MISSION UNITED.

This feature segment on WSVN 7 News Miami reveals how Tripp Scott's Matthew Zifrony helped intervene on behalf of a Heron Bay family to keep the children happy & healthy.

Coming out of law school, Paul Lopez knew there was only one job for him: trial lawyer. "I didn’t know there was any other kind," he says with a laugh.

Tripp Scott today announced that Ashley Arinus, an associate with the law firm, has been elected to PAWS board of directors. PAWS (Pets are Worth Saving) is the fundraising auxiliary to the Humane Society of Broward County.

Tripp Scott, P.A. is proud to announce that Paul May, an associate with the firm, has been elected president-elect of the Broward County Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section. Paul’s term is June 29, 2024 – June 28, 2025.

Tripp Scott today announced that Marianna Seiler DeJager, a director with the law firm, has been elected to the Historic Stranahan House Museum Board of Directors.

Employers who require the execution of nonsolicit and NDA agreements going forward should soberly assess their workforce and determine which employees should be required to enter into any sort of restrictive covenant.

Douglas Reynolds, a director at Tripp Scott, has been elected to serve a three-year term commencing July 1, 2024 as a member of the board of directors of FFLA Inc., formally known as the Florida Bar Foundation.

NEW YORK (AP) — For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits.

Workday faces an AI lawsuit that's raising questions about HR software responsibility and liability in AI-driven recruitment. A federal judge is considering a dismissal motion.

Charles (Chuck) Tatelbaum, a director at the law firm of Tripp Scott, and chair of its bankruptcy and creditors’ rights practice group, has been elected to a position as a member of the Board of Directors of The Hundred Club of Broward County.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 2, 2024 – Tripp Scott today announced that Rachel Chaimowiz, an associate with the law firm, has been named Broward County Estate Planning Council Member of the Year.

This month features a conversation with Tanya Bower, a director at the law firm Tripp Scott.

As of January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires all entities formed or registered to do business in the United States, absent qualifying for an exemption, to furnish a beneficial ownership information (BOI) report containing information about the entity’s “beneficial owners” to the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes and Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

Are people who work with your business “independent contractors” or “employees?” The answer can be like the Florida weather: if you don’t like it, wait five minutes — or its business equivalent.