In 2020, Hammocks board President Marglli Gallego allegedly suggested that Monica Ghilardi should get paid for her work as the homeowners association’s treasurer.

But there was a problem. Because Florida law says HOA board members are volunteers prohibited from receiving compensation, a workaround was needed. 

In 1984, as a 20-year-old first-time voter and newly naturalized citizen, I was elated by the landslide victory of Ronald Reagan. Not knowing the significance of this at the time, in retrospect it is clear: Ronald Reagan’s presidency was a defining moment in my lifetime.

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.

Think of a corporate general counsel much like you would your primary care physician. They are responsible for overseeing all aspects of your company’s or organization’s legal health.

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.

Perhaps only one assignment in Florida is more difficult and thankless than being a conscientious homeowners’ or condominium association board member today. And that is being a state legislator responsible for threading the needle between minimizing the burdens on good actors and preventing damage from bad actors on boards.

“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.

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.