Insights

Earlier this month, and for the first time, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took legal action via Section 5 of the FTC Act, against two individuals and three companies, compelling them to drop noncompete provisions. Citing the policy statement on “unfair competition,” the FTC further announced a proposed rule to…

Residential and commercial property building permit fees relating to storm damage repairs will be waived by the City of Sarasota through January 1, 2023. This is aimed at helping City of Sarasota residents’ recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. You will receive a refund if you filed a…

Now that we have reviewed the terminology for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in our March 4th issue, and you have chosen an NFT to purchase from our April 1st issue, it is important to review the terms of sale or other applicable terms. These may not always be easy to find….

Tenants and Property Managers Beware: You Could be Liable for Your Non-Resident Alien (“NRA”) or Foreign Corporation (“FC”) Landlord’s Tax Bill Although many real estate professionals are familiar with the withholding requirements under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) when a non-resident alien (“NRA”) or foreign corporation…

On October 19, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released an updated “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. The EEOC requires covered employers to prominently display the poster in the workplace.  The poster summarizes protections under various anti-discrimination laws that the EEOC enforces and gives employees information on how…