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Eight Practical Tips for Drafting a Clear and Balanced Subcontractor Agreement

By Bruce E. Loren | Apr 24, 2025

Regardless of whether you are an owner/general contractor or a subcontractor, a well-drafted subcontract is crucial for ensuring smooth project execution and minimizing disputes. Such agreements define the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of both contractors and subcontractors. Here are eight practical tips to help you create a fair and clear subcontractor agreement. Clearly Define the … Eight Practical Tips for Drafting a Clear and Balanced Subcontractor Agreement

LOREN & KEAN LAW ADDS TWO BIG CONSTRUCTION WINS

By Bruce E. Loren | Apr 11, 2025

The lawyers at Loren & Kean recently prevailed in two construction disputes in arbitration and court. Frank Sardinha and Bruce Loren represented a local roofing contractor at trial in Palm Beach County seeking to collect on the balance of the contract price owed by the owner. The dispute was almost five years old, but Frank … LOREN & KEAN LAW ADDS TWO BIG CONSTRUCTION WINS

Preparing for ICE Raids and Audits

By Bruce E. Loren | Apr 10, 2025

With a crackdown on illegal immigration, ICE has emphasized enforcing I-9 compliance through audits and raids. The construction industry appears to have been specifically targeted. ICE Audit vs. Raid An ICE audit is when an employer is required to produce I-9s with supporting documents in a very short time frame, usually three days. The Notice of Inspection … Preparing for ICE Raids and Audits

LOREN & KEAN STRENGTHENS ITS EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE REPRESENTING EMPLOYERS AND EXECUTIVES

By Bruce E. Loren | Mar 20, 2025

The firm is excited to welcome Sarah Bachich as a Senior Associate. Sarah will continue her practice in employment law, exclusively representing employers and management executives. Born and raised in Jupiter, Sarah comes to the firm with extensive experience in complex employment matters, having worked at the U.S. Department of Labor in the Office of … LOREN & KEAN STRENGTHENS ITS EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE REPRESENTING EMPLOYERS AND EXECUTIVES

FEDERAL APPELLATE COURT REINSTATES REQUIREMENT FOR COMPANIES TO FILE BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION (BOI) WITH FINCEN AS REQUIRED BY THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT (CTA)

By Bruce E. Loren | Jan 7, 2025

As a follow-up to our previous week’s post, on December 23, 2024, a federal Court of Appeals reinstated the reporting requirement for companies to file BOI reports with FinCEN. The reporting deadlines are as follows: Companies that were created or registered prior to January 1, 2024 have until January 13, 2025 to submit their initial … FEDERAL APPELLATE COURT REINSTATES REQUIREMENT FOR COMPANIES TO FILE BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION (BOI) WITH FINCEN AS REQUIRED BY THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT (CTA)

FEDERAL COURT BLOCKS REQUIREMENT FOR COMPANIES TO FILE BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION (BOI) WITH FINCEN AS REQUIRED BY THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT (CTA)

By Bruce E. Loren | Dec 20, 2024

On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, a federal court in Texas issued an order that: (1) enjoins the CTA, including enforcement of that statute and regulations implementing its beneficial ownership information reporting requirements, and, specifically; and (2) stays all deadlines to comply with the CTA’s reporting requirements. Prior to the order, the CTA required companies to file a … FEDERAL COURT BLOCKS REQUIREMENT FOR COMPANIES TO FILE BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION (BOI) WITH FINCEN AS REQUIRED BY THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT (CTA)

FEDERAL COURT BLOCKS FTC BAN ON NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

By Bruce E. Loren | Aug 30, 2024

In a recent significant decision, the Northern District of Texas has blocked the implementation of Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new rule banning non-compete agreements. The FTC rule was set to take effect on September 4, 2024. What does this mean for employers? Businesses may continue to use non-compete agreements in their employment agreements, which will … FEDERAL COURT BLOCKS FTC BAN ON NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

Understanding Florida’s New Employment Regulations

By Bruce E. Loren | Jul 23, 2024

Florida has enacted significant updates to its employment laws through House Bill 433 and House Bill 49. These laws took effect July 1, 2024. House Bill 433 Key Provisions: Minimum Wage Adjustments: This new law includes adjustments to Florida’s minimum wage, conforming them with federal standards and providing clarity on exemptions and special provisions. Specifically, … Understanding Florida’s New Employment Regulations

LOCAL SPECIALTY LICENSES NOT A THING OF THE PAST JUST YET

By Bruce E. Loren | Jun 26, 2024

A few years ago, the Florida Legislature passed a bill that would eliminate specialty licensing at a local level. Originally, the main thrust of the act was supposed to go into effect on July 1, 2023, which was later extended to July 1, 2024. The extension bill also made many substantial (and beneficial) changes to … LOCAL SPECIALTY LICENSES NOT A THING OF THE PAST JUST YET

The FTC Has Banned Non-Compete Clauses. Here’s What You Need to Know.

By Bruce E. Loren | May 9, 2024

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a final rule banning non-compete clauses nationwide. The final rule is to take effect 120 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register. Many are anticipating that the effective date will be in late August or early September 2024. The stated purpose of … The FTC Has Banned Non-Compete Clauses. Here’s What You Need to Know.

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