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Whistle-Blower and Retaliation claims are more popular than ever. In fact, they’ve taken over the top spot among EEOC filings, passing race discrimination, the long-time leader. I’m not sure what the 35,000-plus EEOC retaliation claims each year means for society or for those of us working toward the elimination of…

Reducing Unemployment Compensation Payouts Recent revisions to Florida’s Unemployment Compensation law should result in the payment of fewer employee claims, and, presumably, lower unemployment taxes for employers. The change applies to terminations occurring after June 27, 2011. Generally, the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation denies unemployment benefit claims only when…

A power of attorney is a key component of a comprehensive estate plan. In general, a power of attorney allows a person (a “principal”) to appoint someone to act on his or her behalf (an “agent”) with respect to the management of the principal’s property and financial affairs. A power…

The protection of historic buildings and sites occurs primarily at the local level. Most local governments have enacted a historic preservation ordinance tailored to meet the needs of the particular community. The ordinance will often establish a historic preservation program aimed at protecting buildings and sites deemed worthy of preservation….

After a decade of uncertainty, on December 17, 2010, Congress passed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the “Act”). The Act provides guidance to taxpayers for tax years 2010 through 2012 and presents planning opportunities during this period of time. Reminiscent of the past…