Paul O Lopez

May 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Employers Need to Carefully Prepare Agreements in Wake of New FTC Final Rule

Employers who require the execution of nonsolicit and NDA agreements going forward should soberly assess their workforce and determine which employees should be required to enter into any sort of restrictive covenant.

By Paul O. Lopez and Jake S. Blumstein

3 minute read

April 20, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Critical Drafting Considerations for LLC Members' Operating Agreements

If an operating agreement is in place and not drafted correctly, the parties could inadvertently broaden this narrow exception under Florida law and create avenues for direct claims by and between one another which are not generally available to them under he Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act (the Revised LLC Act).

By Paul O. Lopez and Brittany Hynes

7 minute read

June 19, 2020 | Daily Business Review

The Supreme Court Speaks: What Employers Need to Know Moving Forward

The holding, authored by Republican-appointed Justice Neil Gorsuch, provides millions of additional employees with greater protections from discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

By Paul O. Lopez and Joseph B. Lancos

5 minute read

October 07, 2019 | Daily Business Review

The Challenge of Retaining Top Young Talent for Law Firms (And Not Breaking the Bank)

Paul O. Lopez, the head of Tripp Scott, offers suggestions — beyond money — for retaining young attorneys.

By Paul O. Lopez

10 minute read

January 01, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Shareholder Litigation in Fla.: Be Wary of Contract Clauses That May Be Unenforceable

Getting into a new business venture with friends is exciting, but when the relationship heads south, the fallout is only “exciting” for the lawyers.

By Paul O. Lopez and Megan L. Janes

5 minute read

November 28, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Big Victory for Employers: Arbitration Clauses Can Prevent Class Action Employment Lawsuits

In a significant victory for employers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled- that arbitration clauses in employment contracts are enforceable even if they prevent workers from bringing class action lawsuits.

By Paul O. Lopez and Megan L. Janes

3 minute read

April 09, 2018 | Daily Business Review

#MeToo Movement: 8 Guideposts to Avoid Legal Landmines

The scandals relating to the sexual harassment of women that have rocked Hollywood and have captured the headlines over the last few months have business owners and managers once again focusing on the crucial issue of how to deal with harassment and discrimination in the workplace.

By Paul O. Lopez

7 minute read

October 27, 2017 | Daily Business Review

What Companies Should Take Away From the Harvey Weinstein Scandal

The hits keep coming and we are not talking about box office bonanzas at Weinstein Pictures these days.

By Paul O. Lopez

5 minute read