Navigating Family Law Proceedings as a Parent in Florida: Parental Responsibility, Timesharing, Parenting Plans, & Child Support
The laws affecting parents in divorce and paternity actions have modernized and evolved over the years. Parents are often familiar with terms like custody and visitation, but in Florida, those terms are rarely used in the family court setting and have been replaced by the concepts of parental responsibility, parenting plans, and timesharing. Parents are […]
Ongoing Legal Developments on Corporate Transparency Act: Injunction Stayed, then Restored in set of Fifth Circuit Court Rulings
In a stunning set of legal developments this past week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit first reinstated the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) across the United States, then once again restored the nationwide injunction banning the law’s enforcement. The upshot is that, at least for the time being, […]
Corporate Transparency Act Blocked Nationwide
The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), enacted in 2021 to combat money laundering and other illicit activities, has been blocked, as of December 3, 2024, by a federal district court in Texas. The Court issued a nationwide injunction, temporarily halting the enforcement of the CTA, including its controversial beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) reporting requirements. We […]
Find the Right Professionals: Knowing Who Can Help Meet Your Personal and Family Goals Before, During, and After a Family Law Proceeding
In a family court proceeding, it is crucial to have the right team. While that team begins with a quality attorney, depending on the specific and significant issues in a case, there may be experts or other professionals who can help the unique needs in a family or aid in presenting crucial evidence to a […]
Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
On May 23, 2024, the Supreme Court of Florida issued two opinions in its ongoing effort to promote active case management. Effective January 1, 2025, the Court amended the following Florida Rules of Civil Procedure: Rule 1.200. Case Management; Pretrial Procedure Rule 1.201. Complex Litigation With some exceptions, trial courts must assign each civil […]
Review of Recent Supreme Court Decisions: Effect on Business and Regulatory Landscape
Potential Impact of Recent Supreme Court Decisions on U.S. Companies The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent term has culminated in three pivotal rulings that are expected to significantly influence the regulatory landscape for American businesses: Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (2024), Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors, FRS (2024), and SEC v. Jarkesy (2024). These decisions collectively mark a substantial […]
FTC’s Noncompete Ban Blocked Nationwide

FTC’s Noncompete Ban Blocked Nationwide 09.19.24 In a pivotal decision that has significant implications for labor markets and employer-employee relations across the United States, a federal judge has blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) near-total ban on noncompete agreements. The ruling halts the FTC’s sweeping Final Rule (the “Rule”), which was set to take effect […]
The FTC’s New Rule on Noncompete Agreements
Overview of the FTC’s New Rule on Noncompete Agreements In a groundbreaking move on April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to institute a comprehensive ban on noncompete agreements under Section 5 of the FTC Act, the Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”). Section 5 aims to eliminate unfair methods of competition, but […]