The Change in LIBOR—Prepare Now as It Will Affect You and Your Business

The Change in LIBOR—Prepare Now as It Will Affect You and Your Business

The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), sometimes called “the world’s most important number,” is being completely phased out by 2021. Even with this much advance notice, every business and those professionals who advise businesses need to begin preparation now.

Policies, Training, Enforcement Help Avoid Workplace Discrimination Claims

Penalties and damage awards resulting from successful EEOC actions or workplace discrimination lawsuits can be burdensome to large employers; they can drive small companies out of business. Reduce company exposure by working with HR and your legal team to implement and enforce proper policies to achieve a workplace culture with zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind.

Navigating Through the Weeds of Fla.’s Marijuana Law in the Workplace

In November 2016, Florida voters legalized the use of medical marijuana for individuals with certain “debilitating medical conditions,” such as HIV or AIDS, PTSD and cancer, via their vote to approve Amendment 2 to the state constitution.

The Florida Supreme Court Expands Rights of Biological Parents

 An op-ed by Tripp Scott's Douglas Reynolds and Henny Shomar. As published in the DBR.

Connor Perkins knew he was the father. He was there when his girlfriend Treneka Simmonds gave birth to their child in February 2013. He took the child to doctor’s appointments, enrolled the child in daycare, voluntarily paid child support and was referred to as “daddy” by the child. Perkins claimed that he was not aware that the mother was in an intact marriage, which resulted in him being denied parental rights with the child by the Broward Circuit Court.

Deeper Roots, Expanded Reach

The law firm of May, Meacham & Davell PA has moved six attorneys and staff to join the Tripp Scott team.

A merger was not on the radar for either firm. Tripp Scott has focused on organic growth by adding one attorney at a time. May, Meacham & Davell (MMDPA) had declined offers before.