Any entrepreneur knows that a business’s worst enemy—but, ironically, its greatest certainty—is uncertainty. And wisely seeks to structure partnership, shareholding, and operating agreements to minimize it.
One business uncertainty that often gets overlooked, however, is the health and personal life of the owner him or herself. What happens to the business—and to any business co-owners or partners—if an owner experiences a divorce, dementia, or another incapacity, or actually dies?

Whether you’re a high-end developer or an everyday homeowner, Florida’s maze of land-use state and environmental statutes, local ordinances and master plans, stringent staff reviews and strict code enforcement can be maddening. It can make the process of doing what you want with your own property a costly, confusing and time-consuming hell-on-earth – or even a near-impossibility.

In starting a family business, you hear and read about unexpected changes in family structure that leave outsiders or even family members not originally in the company with unintended control.

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.

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.

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

This month features a conversation with Paul Lopez, COO of the law firm Tripp Scott.

This month features a conversation with Christine P. Yates, a director with Tripp Scott.

In today’s economy, many Floridians find themselves needing to work two jobs just to make ends meet. Others pursue outside employment to fulfill personal interests and aspirations or to pursue a career transition.

This month’s legal opinion is provided by Tripp Scott's Director Matthew Zifrony.

This month’s legal opinion is provided by Tripp Scott's COO Paul Lopez.

As Florida’s children return to classrooms, what better time is there to highlight the Sunshine State’s status as a national leader in school choice – and three reasons why that distinction matters more than ever?

The “Side Hustle” may sound like a laterally moving disco dance, but it’s actually one of the hottest trends in business today.