Non-Compete Agreements and Independent Contractors
According to FL Statute 542.335(1)(d)(1), non-compete agreements are enforceable against an independent contractor just like
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November 20, 2017
EPGD Law Shining Star: Rosella Papale
Its time for another Newsies™ spotlight interview. We’re proud to showcase our good friend Rosella
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November 15, 2017
EPGD Law Shining Star: Aline Darmouni, CPA.
Each Newsies™ we try to showcase good friends in the community that have great origin
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November 1, 2017
What is residential constructive eviction in Florida?
A tenant may terminate their lease with a landlord in the event of a constructive
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October 23, 2017
EPGD Law Shining Star: Deirdre Nero, Esq
EPGD Law is proud to feature our dear friend and of counsel immigration attorney, Deirdre Nero,
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October 13, 2017
Looking Into Trust Fund Recovery
The initial question at hand; What is the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty? Every single
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October 9, 2017
Is Franchising right for you?
Let’s begin with the basics. To understand what we’ll be talking about in this blog
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September 26, 2017
Check out this treaty that protects your trademark further!
The Madrid Protocol treaty permits holders of U.S. trademark to extend their trademark rights globally
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September 11, 2017
Help! I’m liable for trademark infringement!
Although corporate officials often underestimate the degree of liability that could befall them when performing
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September 4, 2017
For the musicians in life!
When considering copyrighting a musical work, it is important to distinguish between a musical composition
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August 28, 2017
WIPO and what it does for your brand!
Business and commerce is becoming more and more globalized. Concomitant with this increase in globalization,
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August 21, 2017
Trademarks: Contested v. Uncontested
Some may assume that once a federal trademark registration is obtained it grants the exclusive
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August 11, 2017
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
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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
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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;
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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