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Tripp Scott's Emmanuel Etienne Joins Dania Beach Historical Society
Tripp Scott announces that Emmanuel Etienne, a member of Tripp Scott's accounting team, was elected treasurer of the Dania Beach Historical Society.
Thanks to Desantis, Florida is no California wasteland of wokeness
The Golden State continues to generate explosive costs of living, including gas prices over a dollar more than the national average and electricity costs 33% above the nation’s norms.
Tripp Scott's Paul Lopez Admitted To American College Of Trial Lawyers
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.
Why should my company “outsource” a general counsel?
This month’s legal opinion is provided by Tripp Scott's Director Matthew Zifrony.
Increasing subprime auto loan defaults – the canary in the coal mine for 2023 bankruptcy filings
Experience tells us that the recent increase in subprime auto loan defaults can be a reliable predictor of an overall increase in consumer bankruptcies which, in turn, causes problems for businesses in many sectors. Recently reported data discloses that in the fourth quarter of 2022, subprime auto loan defaults increased by slightly more than 30%.
TSE's Candice Ericks named one of City & State's Women Power 10
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., January 25, 2023 – Tripp Scott today announced that Candice Ericks, Director of Government Relations for TSE, the governmental affairs division of Tripp Scott, was named one of City & State Florida's Women Power 100.
Tripp Scott Attorneys Represent Datum RMS For Major Sale Of Controlling Stake To AES Engineering LTD
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., January 24, 2023 – Tripp Scott today announced that its team, Tanya Bower, director and Arsen Pascua, attorney, successfully represented Datum RMS in the sale of the controlling stake of the company to AES Engineering Ltd.
Tripp Scott Director To Vice-Chair At South Florida PBS
Fort Lauderdale, Fla., January 17, 2023. Tripp Scott today announced that Charles Tatelbaum, a director with the firm, has been elected as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of South Florida PBS representing Broward County. Prior to this election, Chuck served as the Chair of the Board's Budget and Finance Committee, and he will continue to also hold that position.
Florida Had The Red Wave No Other State Saw. Here’s What We Did Right
Ron DeSantis was reelected by almost 20 points as the “red wave” crashed through Florida. However, that wave failed to extend nationally. Why?
Independent Contractor Rule Draws 55,000-Plus Comments
The Biden administration is reversing a business-friendly Trump administration rule on independent contractors. Some 55,000 comments on the proposed change have been logged.
Fort Lauderdale Attorney Clowns Around In Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Fort Lauderdale attorney Chuck Tatelbaum is a real clown and he has the certification to prove it. He walks in the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as a Macy’s-certified clown, entertaining children and adults since 2010.
Biden Administration's Proposed New Independent-Contractor Test Can Impact Your Company's Bottom Line
A SPECIAL REPORT featuring analysis from Tripp Scott's Paul O. Lopez and Brittany Hynes
Tripp Scott's Ed Pozzuoli Named One Of Florida Trend’s Florida 500
Tripp Scott today announced that Ed Pozzuoli, CEO of Tripp Scott, was named one of Florida Trend’s Florida 500.
An Unsigned Text Message May Become A Personal Guarantee—Believe It Or Not
In an unpublished decision issued on Oct. 13, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta held that an unsigned text message from an individual can constitute a personal guarantee of a debt of a corporation without violating Florida’s statute of frauds and in compliance with Florida’s Electronic Signature Act.
Polls Show Desantis’ Style Of Leadership Makes His Re-Election All But Certain
So long as voters go to the polls, Gov. DeSantis is primed to win reelection, and in a big way.
Avoiding Disputes, Litigation And Alternate Dispute Resolution
This month’s legal opinion is provided by Tripp Scott's COO Paul Lopez.
How Do Florida Voters Feel About Desantis’ Migrant Flights? A New Poll Weighs In.
About half of Floridians likely to vote in the midterm elections are on board with Ron DeSantis’ migrant flights, according to a new poll that suggests the governor is cruising to reelection.
Tripp Scott's Marianna Seiler Named One Of South Florida Business And Wealth's "Up And Comers"
Tripp Scott, P.A. is proud to announce that Marianna Seiler, a director with the firm, has been selected as an honoree for the one of South Florida Business and Wealth magazine's Up & Comer Award in the category of Excellence in Leadership.
Tripp Scott Law Firm And National Pollster Scott Rasmussen Launch Florida Freedom Index
Tripp Scott, announced a unique partnership with Scott Rasmussen to launch the state’s first ever Florida Freedom Index. The Florida Freedom Index is a quarterly review of the personal, economic and educational freedoms in the sunshine state compared to other states around the nation.
Inexperienced Managers And Poor Training: A Recipe For Disaster
Managers should receive training in the federal and state laws that apply to the company’s business.