Federal Intellectual Property – What you should know about securing a judgement.
Federal law does not preempt state law, and the financing statement of a federal trademark
EPGD Law
August 3, 2017
R is not for railroad or movie ratings…
One of the easiest ways to protect your brand is to Trademark it. Keeping that
EPGD Law
July 29, 2017
FLSA rights to make Mary Poppins proud!
You’re probably wondering why we even mention Mary Poppins. Well, “domestic workers” include live in nannies;
EPGD Law
July 20, 2017
Where there’s a will, there’s a way! #CivilTheftRelief
If someone has had money or property taken from them by means of theft, fraud
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July 13, 2017
Medicaid; What you should know!
Granted there is a lot of turmoil around health care at the moment, we thought
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July 10, 2017
Love and Marriage.. I mean, Taxes and Bankruptcy…
It is 6:30pm.You open the door, and come home from a long-day of work. You
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June 29, 2017
“Drive By” Lawsuits…. what?
You might think we’re listening to too much Gangsta’s Paradise when in reality, we’re talking
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June 22, 2017
A Mini-Guide for Employers on Writ of Garnishment
Writ of Garnishment, a seemingly familiar term that has been heard through the grapevine and
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June 15, 2017
How well do you know your FMLA rights?
You’ve probably heard of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in passing when a peer,
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June 9, 2017
Estate Planning
What is Florida Homestead Portability?
In Florida, the first year a home receives a homestead exemption, the property appraiser assesses
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May 23, 2017
If you have a loved one with special needs, you may want to read this.
What is a special needs trust? A special needs trust is established to provide for
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May 18, 2017
Will You? … Will you be my special one?
No, we’re not talking about a marriage proposal. We’re talking about taking the role as
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May 8, 2017
Let’s blow the whistle on this joint.
A “whistleblower” is someone who reports misconduct by an employer, co-worker, or another party. For
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April 14, 2017
Is your spouse a Non-US Citizen? Do you have a QDOT in place?
An important estate tax deduction for U.S. citizens and resident aliens is the unlimited marital
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April 7, 2017
Could Dorothy be Held Liable for Foreign Taxes in The Land of OZ?
Now that the title caught your attention, the reality is that buyers of real property
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March 31, 2017
2016 Corporate Tax Filing Deadline
There is a saying, usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin, that says “nothing is certain except
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March 13, 2017
What happens to a Single Member LLC, once the member of the LLC dies?
An LLC can survive beyond the death of its owner. This is determined by the
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November 17, 2016
Receiving Social Security from an Ex-Spouse
If your ex-spouse was the primary earner, you might be eligible for a higher social
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November 17, 2016
Buyers of Real Property May Be Held Liable for the Tax of a Foreign Seller!
A non-foreign certification is a document that protects buyers of real property interests from liability
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November 17, 2016
USCIS New Hire Update
If you’re an employer, this is definitely something you want to note for any new
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November 17, 2016
How a Tax Lien Works
When a person fails or neglects to pay income taxes owed, the likely consequences involve
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November 16, 2016
Business Law
Maternity / Paternity Leave
As Millennials begin to wait more and more to have children, we have also seen an uprise in demand for maternity and paternity leave. This is largely in part to the emphasis of relationship and connections that has developed over the last decade. New parents want to establish that connection with their newborns and lets face it, that’s not something you can do in a week. Currently, here is where we stand on that legally.
Eric Gros-Dubois
November 16, 2016
What is Qualified Sick Pay?
A Section 105 qualified sick-pay plan (QSPP). A QSPP enables a business to continue some portion of an employee’s wages during a disability. It is the company’s official plan to continue wages for certain ill and injured employees.
Eric Gros-Dubois
November 16, 2016
Employment Law
Misclassification Between Employee And Independent Contractor
Misclassified employees are often denied access to the critical benefits and protections they are entitled. Misclassification also generates substantial losses to the federal government and state governments in the form of lower tax revenues, as well as to state unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation funds.
Eric Gros-Dubois
November 16, 2016
Estate Planning
A tweet, a tweet! A Lady Bird Deed!
A lady bird deed (called an enhanced life estate deed in Florida) is a relatively new form of deed that—like a traditional life estate deed—allows property to pass automatically to one or more designated recipients at death, without the need for probate.
Eric Gros-Dubois
November 16, 2016
Business Law
The Extent of Non Compete Agreements in Florida
If you’re a business owner or have EVER been an employed by a larger or specific field, you’ve probably run into or have a NON-COMPETE agreement. Just like any contract, there are limitations to everything and in case you didn’t know, according to FL Statute 542.335(1)(d)(1), non-compete agreements are enforceable against an independent contractor just like an employee.
Eric Gros-Dubois
November 15, 2016
Business Law
What are some Simple Facts about Foreclosures and Leases in Florida?
In Florida, what would happen if a tenant is leasing a premises, and the mortgagee—the bank for example—foreclosures upon the property. Is the tenant allowed to remain in the premises? As a consequence of the foreclosure, is the tenant’s lease terminated? What if the tenant was an innocent party with no knowledge of the mortgage?
Eric Gros-Dubois
November 15, 2016
Business Law
First Comes Love. Then Comes Joint Accounts…
When you own an account jointly with another individual, the law usually presumes that you each have equal rights to funds held in that account. So, when a creditor attempts to garnish that account, it typically doesn’t have to investigate whether you contributed more money to the account than the co-owner. Unfortunately, this could mean that the money in your account could be garnished to pay for the co-owner’s debt, a debt that you never owed.
Eric Gros-Dubois
November 15, 2016