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With the emergence of the limited liability company (“LLC” or “company”) entity type, an owner, known as a “member,” can minimize or prevent setbacks that interrupt business operations that in very extreme instances, cause it to dissolve. Similar to a prenuptial agreement in the marriage context, a properly drafted operating agreement can protect members and … Read more
There is no bigger industry in the state of Florida than healthcare. Hospitals, physician groups, and surgical centers provide valuable care to the citizens of the Sunshine State. For many of these businesses, the workers are independent contractors, rather than employees. However, a recent decision by the California Supreme Court is causing those in the … Read more
Congratulations to the following attorneys for being named 2018 Super Lawyers! Trippe Cheek (Land Use/Zoning), Ryan Davis (Bankruptcy: Business), Jeff Deery (General Litigation), and Brad Saxton (Bankruptcy: Business). And this year the firm is celebrating three Rising Stars – Andrew Roy (Bankruptcy: Business), and NEW TO THE LIST, Jamie Blucher (Bankruptcy: Business) and Brandon DeGel … Read more
WHWW attorneys Andrew Roy and Ryan Davis spoke on the Consumer Law Bankruptcy Panel, along with Judge Jennemann, at the Orange County Bar Association’s recent Bench Bar Conference.
WHWW attorney Jeff Deery has been elected chairman of the ELEVATE Orlando Board of Directors. ELEVATE Orlando is a civic non-profit dedicated to equipping and empowering underserved youth to graduate with a plan for the future.
WHWW welcomes summer law clerks – Alexander Bowen from the Florida State University College of Law and Sofia Rogner and Amy Maitner, both from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.
On July 2, 2018, the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, which covers Orange and Osceola Counties, will deactivate its Business Court. Cases now pending in Business Court will be assigned to other Circuit Civil divisions and Judges between now and July 2, 2018. Any trials and pretrial dates scheduled to occur in Business Court after … Read more
Employers seeking to prevent their employees, contractors, consultants or former partners from competing or soliciting will typically utilize a traditional non-compete agreement, either standing alone or embedded within a broader agreement. The non-compete limits a person from competing and soliciting for a specific period of time, and within a designated geographic area. However, it can … Read more
Nine lawyers from Winderweedle, Haines, Ward and Woodman were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© (2018), as published in dozens of city and regional publications in the U.S. including, U.S. News & World Report. The list of honorees includes: Joseph P. “Rusty” Carolan III in Banking and Finance … Read more
The firm welcomes attorney Heather S. Nason, practicing in commercial real estate. Heather’s practice focuses on retail and office development and leasing. She also represents both borrowers and lenders in the areas of loan closings and restructuring. Heather holds her AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was named a Florida Super Lawyer “Rising Star” in … Read more