Employers may be confused about their legal obligations in the face of the Trump Administration’s campaign against transgender individuals. Legal experts are reminding business leaders that it is still unlawful for most employers to discriminate against transgender employees because of their gender identity. Neither executive orders nor EEOC policy shifts can change federal or state gender identity discrimination laws governing private sector employers.

Cash is king and business owners know that harsh reality more than most since oftentimes businesses run into cash crunches at certain times of the year. When that happens sometimes traditional lenders such as banks are not an option and businesses need to reach out to merchant cash advance companies (MCAs). As MCAs grow in popularity, there is concern about an increase in companies claiming to negotiate MCA terms on behalf of business owners.

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.

This week’s ruling by U.S. District Judge Ada Brown in Dallas addressed the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) alleged overreach in propagating a nationwide rule severely limiting the applicability of existing employee non-compete agreements and effectively barring new ones.

“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 today announced that nine of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Florida Super Lawyers Magazine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A year ago this month, the artificial intelligence (AI) app ChatGPT was launched, emerging as history’s fastest-growing consumer software application, and was swiftly followed by competing products.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Oct. 16, 2023 Tripp Scott today announced that Paul Lopez, chief operating officer and a director with the firm, was recognized by the Florida Panthers as part of their Celebration of Hispanic Excellence in the area of business and non-profit. The award is a result of Paul's years of commitment to the community, through both his time and charitable efforts. 

On September 8, 2023, the Federal Register published the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Define and Delimit the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., February 28, 2023 – Tripp Scott today announced that Paul Lopez has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.

Managers should receive training in the federal and state laws that apply to the company’s business.