The growth of mixed-use condo facilities that include condos, retail, and entertainment venues has triggered nasty disputes, and condo owners and associations have been accused of making false complaints and harassment in their attempts to get businesses shut down. Here our experts reveal whether they've seen an increase
Recently, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled, in a case of first impression, that employees may bring a retaliatory hostile work environment claim against the employee’s employer as a result of retaliatory action being taken against an employee for the filing of or making
Attorneys’ Title Fund Services, LLC named Pavese Law Firm member of The Fund President’s Circle. The Fund President’s Circle is comprised leaders within the legal profession. These firms have received this statewide recognition because of the commitment they have shown to their clients and to
Now is not the time for business complacency. The 2014 Legislative Session is approaching, and there’s a slew of state and federal bills that could impact Southwest Florida employers. With debates ranging from workplace bullying to social media privacy and minimum wage, experts said it’s important
Maronda Homes, Inc. v. Lakeview Reserve Home Owners Assn. 2013 WL 3466814 (Fla. July 11, 2013) The Lakeview Reserve HOA sued Maronda Homes, Inc., developer of the Lakeview Reserve residential subdivision in Orange County, due to drainage systems that failed to operate properly causing flooding, erosion, road
Christina Harris Schwinn will join other local professionals on Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Above Board Chamber of Florida. The Above Board Chamber of Florida is bringing together some of Lee County’s top employment professionals from Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A., Smart Companies
On April 25, 2012, the EEOC issued its updated enforcement guidance regarding the use of arrest and conviction records in connection with employment decisions. If your company has a policy that requires that arrest or conviction records be taken into consideration when making employment decisions,
Partner Christina Harris Schwinn will join other local human resource (HR) professionals at 11:30 a.m. on July 10 at the Above Board Chamber of Florida. The Above Board Chamber is bringing together Lee County’s top HR professionals from Hertz Corporation, Lee Memorial Health System, the School District
When Christina Schwinn met Cecilia St. Arnold upon moving to Lee County in 2004, it represented a homecoming of sorts. The Pavese Law Firm partner is an alumna of Junior Achievement (JA), and St. Arnold is Lee County program director for the Southwest Florida chapter
Summary of Changes Chapter 719, Florida Statutes, Governing Cooperatives