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Unless We Reverse Course, The U.S. Is On The Road To Destruction
Once upon a time, people unashamedly espoused the concept of “American exceptionalism.” We took pride in our founding and on the principles of true equality, the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and consent of the governed.
Tripp Scott’s Charles Tatelbaum Elected To Shepard Broad Law School Board Of Governors
Fort Lauderdale, Fla., May 9, 2023 Tripp Scott today announced that Charles Tatelbaum, a director with the firm, was elected for a two year term to be Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors of the Shepard Broad School of Law at Nova Southeastern University (NSU).
Tripp Scott's Jennifer Wahba Appointed To Southern District Of Florida Grievance Committee
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 18 – Tripp Scott today announced that Jennifer Wahba, an associate with the firm, was appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee on Attorney Admissions, Peer Review and Attorney Grievance for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Florida Legislature Enacts Recent Changes To Statute Of Limitations And Statute Of Repose Affecting Construction Litigation
On April 13, 2023, Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Florida SB 360, which, among, other things, shortens the statute-of-repose period for commencing an action based on the design, planning, or construction of improvements to real property. See ch. 2023-22, Laws of Fla. (2023).
Prepare Now For A Roller Coaster Ride For Commercial Real Estate Properties
While many are applauding the efforts of the Federal Reserve to curb inflation by the raising of the interest rate, side effects or unintended repercussions are starting to surface.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bankruptcy Trustee's Attorney Fees Under Attack—When Hourly Rate Agreements Become Contingent
A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit may be creating a tsunami of concern to those attorneys and law firms that regularly represent bankruptcy trustees.
Grand Jury’s Damning Report On Public Schools Is Proof That Parental Choice Is Best
The recent grand jury report findings only confirm what parents already know — the system is broken.
Secured Lenders And Secured Vendors Beware
A NEW SUPREME COURT RULING HOLDS THAT IN FLORIDA, THE DEBTOR’S NAME ON A FINANCING STATEMENT MUST BE EXACTLY CORRECT OR THE SECURITY INTEREST MAY BE DECLARED INVALID
Will The Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022 Affect Me?
The "Inflation Reduction Act," H.R. 5376, (the "Act") was signed into law on August 16, 2022.