The employee interview process is a critical component of building and shaping workplace culture. Not only is it a chance to learn more about candidates and to determine their fit
Maximizing the Effectiveness and Impact of Employee Interviews
If the Real Estate Market Returns to Normal, What Do We Need to Relearn?
The last 24 to 30 months were a strange time to buy and sell real estate, both commercial and residential. Numerous factors contributed to that, particularly pandemic conditions and incredibly
Two New Pregnancy Laws for 2023
According to the United States Department of Labor, women make up nearly 50% of our workforce, and 85% of working women will become mothers during their careers. In a country
2023 Futurecast: M&A Strategies During Economic Slowdown
Middle market merger and acquisition (M&A) deal volume reached record high levels during the past couple of years. However, economists and media sources are forecasting economic slowdown and a potential
Class Action Suit Against DraftKings for Suspended Bills-Bengals Game
Online sports betting in Massachusetts is set to launch in the first quarter of 2023. As excitement continues to build around the rollout of online sports betting in Massachusetts, consumers,
Law in the Marketplace: The fine art of negotiation
Indispensable to the competence of lawyers in most or all fields of law — and certainly in my own field of LLC law and tax — is expertise in negotiating
Registration Period Announced For the H-1B Visa to Retain Foreign National Employees
If you have a foreign national employee who is authorized to work for you pursuant to Optional Practical Training (OPT) or STEM OPT, now is the time to think about
Potential Changes Coming to Florida’s Name, Image, and Likeness Law
Last week, my colleague Kyle J. Scandore wrote about potential issues with Jaden Rashada requesting to be released from his letter of intent with the University of Florida as a
Employment Agreements: Considerations for Independent Schools During the Hiring Season
Brian B. Garrett, Linda S. Johnson, and Vineesha S. Sow discuss the process of updating faculty and staff employment agreements, including guidance on what language is essential for this annual
A Primer on Accountants and Attorneys Working Together on the Sale of a Client’s Business
In the relatively small-dollar sale of a closely-held business (for these purposes, a sale with total consideration between $2 million and $10 million), a relationship that is often not fully
Know the Law: Dangers of Recording Conversations
Q: My business competitor (or business partner, neighbor, ex-spouse, boss, co-worker, etc.) is doing bad things. I just need to prove it. I can record our conversations secretly on my
Jaden Rashada, NIL, and Pay for Play
In November 2022, it was reported that Jaden Rashada, a four-star All-American quarterback recruited to play football at the University of Florida, agreed to an NIL deal worth an alleged
Pro Athletes Investing in Farmland
Here’s an interesting article from Sports Business Journal, which highlights Patricof Co’s new farmland investment strategy for its athlete clients. Approximately two dozen athletes, including Blake Griffin (Boston Celtics) and
Pay Transparency Continues to Expand in the Workplace
No Pay Secrecy at Work Bans on pay secrecy in the workplace have been around for years under the federal National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and under many state laws,
Real Estate Tips for Pro Athletes #2
Continuing a series I started last month on real estate tips for pro athletes, this piece discusses how athletes can take ownership of property. The most common real estate people
Know the Law: Prenuptial Agreements
Q: I just got engaged. Should I enter into a Prenuptial Agreement? A: Prenuptial agreements are growing in popularity as couples are generally marrying later in life after acquiring significant