Opening a brewery is often the culmination of a life long dream and years of hard work and dedication. It should be a euphoric moment for any brewery. However, the ever-changing rules of operating a business in the twenty-first century can dampen that euphoria. They...
It just became more cost effective for local restaurants to purchase branded glassware for the beverages that they sell, but does this really have the beneficial effect on small breweries that the public thinks it does? Appearing to be a win for craft beer lovers...
Some companies mistakenly believe that because they have less than 15 employees they can treat their employees however they wish (including discriminating against them). However, such belief can be a costly mistake. Yes, the Florida Civil Rights Act (“FCRA”) and Title...
When an employer is put on notice of a claim of discrimination or harassment by an employee, it has an obligation to promptly investigate the matter and take appropriate corrective action. When such an investigation occurs, and it involves an attorney, it raises a...
With Black Friday well on its way, be sure to save some of your money to support local and small community-based businesses too on November 28th, Small Business Saturday. While you may not always be getting the best deal, the dollars you spend at mom-and-pop shops...
On behalf of ., thank you to all veterans. While you are often taken for granted, we hope that today serves as reminder to us all of the tremendous sacrifices you made and the battles fought for our great Nation. And, “[a]s we express our...
Social media has undoubtedly changed the world we live in. We can now send communications faster than ever before, and have much greater access to these communication platforms. Because social media is a relatively new concept, the law is slowly catching up to it as...
As many current members of our uniformed services return to re-enter the workplace, it is important to understand the employment rights that apply. Under a Federal law known as the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), members of the...
With the recent hype surrounding the Kardashians, specifically, formerly Bruce Jenner and now Caitlyn Jenner, transgender issues are rising to the forefront of the news. However, transgender matters have been around as long as other discrimination issues. ...