Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its Non-Compete Clause Rulemaking, Matter No. P201200 (NPRM). On April 23, 2024, the FTC approved the final rule. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on May 7, 2024 and has an effective date of September 4, 2024. The rule prohibits the use of essentially … Read more
Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner celebrates annual National Elder Law Month by taking a closer look at long-term care insurance. She spotlights the various considerations, including customization and cost, with this type of insurance that provides benefits for a range of services not covered by regular health insurance, Medicare or Medicare supplement insurance. LISTEN NOW: The … Read more
Attorney Michelle Bilsky has joined the firm’s Labor and Employment; Wills, Trusts and Estates; and Corporate and Business Practice Areas. Michelle is embarking on her second career, having been a high-ranking executive in Human Resources and Risk Management for over 20 years prior to attending law school. She was a paralegal with the firm during law school … Read more
In celebration of April being National Donate Life Month, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Ginny McBride, the Executive Director of OurLegacy, which is the organ procurement organization in Central Florida, for a detailed discussion on organ donation, including the myths and misconceptions. Dr. Ruth Baskerville, a lifelong educator who is a champion for education about … Read more
The new year is a perfect time to make sure your financial house is in order, including your insurance coverages. In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Drew Havron of HUB Florida for a detailed discussion about the different types of insurance that are an integral part of … Read more
Consider taking time out of your holiday preparations and celebrations for some year-end tax planning. In this month’s episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Carol Felsing, a certified public accountant with decades of experience, to share certain tax tips you may want to consider before the close of 2023. … Read more
On October 1, 2023, several changes to Florida law governing estoppel letters (also referred to as “payoff letters”) prepared by lenders and servicers became effective. §701.04, Fla. Statute, now includes the following notable changes: A lender or servicer’s deadline to respond to an estoppel letter request from a record title owner, or fiduciary or trustee … Read more
In celebration of November being National Veterans and Military Families Month, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Brad Flournoy, who retired after 22 years of active duty service in the U.S. Marine Corps, to discuss key benefits available for veterans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. These include benefits under the new PACT Act as … Read more
Attorney Claudia “Greycyn” Clark joined the firm, practicing in real estate, mortgage and lien foreclosures, commercial landlord tenant matters and real estate title claims. She also works in business, banking, and health care litigation involving complex contract disputes and health care compliance issues. Her prior experience includes working as a wealth management intern at an … Read more
Attorney Feibai Ma has joined the firm, practicing in business entities and bankruptcy, including corporate transactions, contract negotiations, contract disputes, foreclosures, and creditor’s rights. Feibai is fluent in English, Mandarin and Japanese and her prior experience includes working in Europe as a business developer and coordinator of the EMEA region for an automobile quality control … Read more