“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's Matthew Zifrony has recently had an in-depth paper exploring the complexities of property deeds in the state of Florida published in the Nova Law Review.

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.

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.

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

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.

It’s a situation common to almost any work environment: An employee thinks a boss has made a boneheaded call, and it suddenly leads to an ugly confrontation.

This month features a conversation with Stephanie Mazzola, a director at the law firm Tripp Scott.

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

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.

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

While construction lending interest rates remain high, more commercial developers are seeking private lenders as an alternative.

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.

The Florida Legislature passed an admirable reform of Florida’s laws on alimony and child custody last legislative session. But one part of this law is leaving some ex-spouses worrying about their futures, and they deserve certainty.

As public schools across Florida get ready to open, parents have greater choices and control than ever for their children. This state policy providing parents with more and better educational choices started over 20 years ago and continues today. The focus on student achievement, as opposed to adult interests, has launched Florida students to the top of the class.

There is a familial debate going on in American society today. As the roles of husbands and wives have long since changed from the days of Pleasantville, with men and women competing in the global workforce and political map as equals, the traditional rules of law have lagged behind the times.

In celebrating July 4, we should recommit ourselves to the promise of America. We cannot lose our way from the foundational premise that we are a country of laws, applied equally, with integrity.

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.

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.