"Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" is currently showing to large audiences here in Miami. A blend of cutting-edge digital display, modern installation art and century-old paintings, the show -- and similar ones dedicated to Leonardo DaVinci, Gustav Klimt and other...
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How companies can resolve EEOC complaints quickly
When business owners receive an inquiry from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that claims workplace discrimination, they are immediately concerned. First, they are concerned about routing out any discriminatory behavior in their workplace, if any. But,...
Can you file for a trademark if you are not a U.S. citizen?
Many Miami area businesses need trademark protection. They have worked hard to create their brand, work or product and deserve to have it protected. Those who are not U.S. citizens should understand the unique circumstances they have regarding a trademark issuance. A...
Is your non-solicitation agreement enforceable?
Businesses have a valid interest in protecting their trade secrets and other confidential information. Employees have a valid interest in being employed once they leave that business. A good non-solicitation agreement should recognize both of these interests, but they...
Isicoff Ragatz Lawyers Secure Defense Verdict for University of Miami in Equal Pay Act Case
The Firm represented a private university in a lawsuit brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and a professor. Plaintiffs alleged that the university violated the Equal Pay Act and Title VII by paying her less than a male professor within her...
What are protections for whistleblowers?
Protections for whistleblowers, and the implications of those protections, are important for both employees and employers to understand. There are both federal and state protections for whistleblowers who report wrongdoing in their workplaces. Protections for...
Does your business need to register a trademark?
If you run a business, you know the importance of your reputation. You want your customers and business partners to hear your business' name, see your logo or any other indicators and immediately think of your quality products or services. When some other business...
Copyright and the Fair Use Doctrine
Copyright protects owners from others using their work without their authorization. There are exceptions, however, that allow a person who is not the copyright owner to use the copyrighted work. One of these exceptions is known under the Copyright Act as the Fair Use...
Qui tam actions: a specific type of whistleblower law
For an employee, there may be nothing more unsettling than discovering that your employer is engaged in fraudulent activities. It puts you in a very difficult position, facing a tough choice – do you report the activity and risk your livelihood? What about when the...
Is an efficient resolution possible in your employment dispute?
Employers in Florida and throughout the country have always faced a multitude of potential legal problems, but disputes with employees can be especially distracting, time-consuming and costly. These legal issues, which can range from sexual harassment claims to...