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As discussed in our Real Estate Blog, the state-level sales tax rate on commercial lease payments will be reduced from 4.5% to 2.0% three months after Florida’s Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund (UCTF) is replenished to pre-pandemic levels. According to the recent forecast from the Florida Office of Economic and Demographic…

The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) has arrived, ushering in a new era for Reporting Companies. This landmark legislation mandates crucial changes, making swift and accurate compliance a top priority. Entities must be proactive, with compliance deadlines varying based on their formation date. Deadlines: Entities formed during 2024 have a 90-day…

As budgets for 2024 are finalized and/or implemented, businesses should keep in mind recent and upcoming minimum wage increases, as well as consider possible changes that may occur regarding the applicability of exemptions for overtime pay. Minimum wage considerations: As of September 30, 2023, Florida’s minimum wage is set at…

We welcome Shehata & Partners (Egypt) and Zacarías & Fernández (Paraguay) as our newest member firms! Established in 1996 in Cairo, Shehata & Partners has 22 lawyers and provides dispute resolution and corporate legal services in Egypt and across the MENA region. Recognized by Chambers Global and The Legal 500, the firm has deep expertise in the banking and…

Although the wild and crazy office party should be a vestige of the past, many employers learn the hard way that employees view the office party as a way to cut loose and leave their inhibitions on the copy room floor. Such behavior was the main focus for laughs in…