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 […]
Understanding Premarital, Postmarital, and Cohabitation Agreements: How Family Law Contracts Can Serve Your Needs
Download PDF Many people are familiar with premarital agreements, however, there are a variety of family law agreements that can be uniquely tailored to fit an individual’s needs outside of a litigation context. These agreements are considered legally binding contracts and are interpreted based on Florida’s contract law. The purpose of these agreements is to […]
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 […]
Kudos to Ethan Moore on his Article Published in The Florida Bar Tax Bulletin
Ethan Moore is proud to have authored an article published in the Spring 2024 Tax Bulletin of the Tax Section of the Florida Bar. The article is titled “The Interaction Between the Tax Code and the Corporate Transparency Act: Implications for Tax-Exempt Organizations.” Click here to access The Florida Bar Tax Bulletin. Ethan’s contribution begins on […]
NEW REPORTING OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT
Download PDF To: Clients of Rossway Swan From: Rossway Swan Re: Important Information Regarding the Corporate Transparency Act and Reporting Obligations We are reaching out to inform clients who may be control persons in a business entity about the new reporting obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”). Effective from January 1, 2024, the […]
Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM) Are Coming Soon
Florida’s “Truth-in-Millage” (TRIM) Act was designed to inform property owners which governmental entity is responsible for the taxes levied against their property and the amount owed to each entity. The Notice of Proposed Property Taxes is known as the “TRIM Notice.” TRIM Notices are usually sent out in mid to late August of each year […]
Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM) Are Coming Soon
Florida’s “Truth-in-Millage” (TRIM) Act was designed to inform property owners which governmental entity is responsible for the taxes levied against their property and the amount owed to each entity. The Notice of Proposed Property Taxes is known as the “TRIM Notice.” TRIM Notices are usually sent out in mid to late August of each year […]