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Florida Legislature Proposes Universal E-Verify Mandate

By Frank Sardinha, III | Feb 13, 2026

Current Florida law requires private employers with 25 or more employees to use E-Verify – the federally sponsored electronic platform used to confirm whether newly hired employees are authorized to work in the United States – for new hires and to retain documentation accordingly. In early 2026, Florida’s House of Representatives advanced House Bill 197 … Florida Legislature Proposes Universal E-Verify Mandate

Florida’s Minimum Wage Is Rising to $14/hr on September 30, 2025: What Employers Need to Know

By Frank Sardinha, III | Sep 2, 2025

As of September 30, 2025, Florida’s minimum wage will increase from $13.00 to $14.00 per hour for non-tipped employees, and from $9.98 to $10.98 per hour for tipped employees (i.e., those for whom employers can claim up to a $3.02 tip credit). This raise is part of a voter-approved initiative—Amendment 2, passed in November 2020—that mandates … Florida’s Minimum Wage Is Rising to $14/hr on September 30, 2025: What Employers Need to Know

Four Attorneys at Our Firm Recognized by Super Lawyers; Additional Honor for Frank Sardinha III

By Frank Sardinha, III | Aug 21, 2025

We are proud to announce that four attorneys at our firm — Bruce E. Loren, Michael I. Kean, Kyle W. Ohlensclaeger, and Frank Sardinha III — have been recognized by Super Lawyers for their outstanding professional achievement and peer recognition. Kyle and Frank were listed as Rising Stars. In addition, Frank Sardinha III has earned … Four Attorneys at Our Firm Recognized by Super Lawyers; Additional Honor for Frank Sardinha III

The CHOICE Act – Changes in Non-Compete and Garden Leave Agreements in Florida

By Frank Sardinha, III | May 16, 2025

On April 24, 2025, the Florida legislature passed the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act, which is expected to be signed by Governor DeSantis and go into effect on July 1, 2025. Overview of the CHOICE Act Noncompete agreements are currently governed by Fla. Stat.§ 542.335 which requires: 1) a … The CHOICE Act – Changes in Non-Compete and Garden Leave Agreements in Florida

LOREN & KEAN LAW ADDS TWO BIG CONSTRUCTION WINS

By Frank Sardinha, III | 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

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

By Frank Sardinha, III | 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 Frank Sardinha, III | 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 Frank Sardinha, III | 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 Frank Sardinha, III | 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

Understanding Force Majeure Clauses in Contracts

By Frank Sardinha, III | Dec 4, 2023

Businesses deal with contracts on a daily basis—employment agreements, leases, construction agreements, purchase agreements, etc. However, even the most meticulously crafted agreements may encounter unforeseen circumstances that disrupt the normal course of business. In such instances, the force majeure clause becomes a vital component, providing a framework safety valve to address unexpected events that are … Understanding Force Majeure Clauses in Contracts

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