With the new administration taking office in January, LGBTQ+ couples across the country are worried their legal marriages might lose their protections that were given in the Obergefell v. Hodges decision and the 2022 Respect for Marriage Act. Before those decisions, LGBTQ+ marriage protections were a patchwork of state laws and had no federal protections. […]
For much of the past year, nearly one in five of all employees in the United States have been waiting for September 4. That was the day the Federal Trade Commission set to ban most non-compete contracts between employees and their employers. Due to a recent judicial ruling, the wait for a non-compete contracts ban […]
Over the past few weeks, The Orlando Law Group has received multiple calls from business owners who have been subject to workers’ compensation investigations by Florida officials. In each case, investigators walk into a business and ask to review all documentation as to how individuals are being compensated – to see if they are truly […]
Overview Despite significant job losses during the height of the pandemic, the start of Spring appears to have rejuvenated the growth of businesses, with 431,000 jobs added in March alone. With the excitement of gaining new team members also comes the stress of ensuring that new employees are aware of company policy, environment, expectations, and […]
Overview Florida is one of the most biodiverse states in the United States, ranking 7th with 4,368 known animal species. Due to this high amount of biodiversity, it is important to consider the animals that may reside on the land when purchasing property or purchasing land to build property on. If any species classified as […]
In this blog, we discuss the merits of having a complete estate plan, and how a will can protect your legacy and its transference to your loved ones.
In this blog, we will detail some great recommendations for you and your child to get ready for the coming school year, all from one of our paralegals with extensive experience on the matter.
Estate Planning matters so much to you and your legacy. Your possessions should be dealt with appropriately after you’ve passed on. But how can you do this, when you’re no longer here to distribute your assets […]
Estate Planning matters so much to you and your legacy. Your possessions should be dealt with appropriately after you’ve passed on. But how can you do this, when you’re no longer here to distribute your assets […]
Today we honor the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. MLK gave society an understanding of what it is like to be unheard and treated wrongly in an unfair world. Fifty-two years later, we as a country are still fighting the wars against racism and inhuman acts. In his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” dated April 16, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr., notes, “Injustice […]
We love providing you with valuable legal information through the articles in our blog. In 2019 we spent time focusing on the diverse array of legal practice areas we service. This year, we explored topics ranging from long-standing fields like “personal injury” to relatively new focus areas like “student loan law.” We covered important issues […]
Regarding the Florida Medical Marijuana Law, what defines “marijuana?” “Marijuana” means all parts of any plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant or its seeds or resin, including low-THC […]
Texting and driving can be a dangerous combination. In a 2014 report, the US Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration studied data from 2012. The data revealed that distracted driving was associated with 3300 deaths and 421,000 injuries in collisions in the US; much of the evidence in these cases suggests that smartphone […]
By Attorney Jarrod Etheridge The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) has published the final version of Rule 61J2-10.026, which governs group or team advertising. This new FREC Team Advertising Rules impact office procedures and team advertising. New FREC Team Advertising Rules go into effect July 1, 2019 Effective July 1, 2019, this rule is set […]
Immigration for Foreign Workers Coming to the US Global marketing is no longer reserved for brands with deep pockets. Many Foreign businesses are expanding into international markets, and all of them eventually find themselves at the doorsteps of the United States, the world’s largest market. With this comes the relocation of employees, and the process […]
Depending upon your child’s needs, obtaining the initial Individualized Education Plan or sometimes known as an Individualized education program (IEP) may be a simple process or a little more challenging, depending on specific conditions. Regardless, the first step is to begin gathering medical records and samples of your child’s work, which may include tests, graded […]
Each year, on May 1, we celebrate Law Day. This is a national day that was established to celebrate the rule of law. On Law Day, we seek to better understand how our liberty is protected through the legal process and the practice of law. Also on Law Day, we explore how the American society […]
By Jarrod Etheridge When purchasing a piece of property, it is important to consider a variety of factors, including the animals, like the gopher tortoise, that inhabit the landscape. If any endangered or threatened species reside on that property, be prepared for a long and potentially expensive process. This includes the gopher tortoise, who are […]
By Jarrod Etheridge What is the PACE Program? When a homeowner is looking to upgrade their home to solar energy, the first step is to determine exactly how the project will be paid for Since most people typically do not have thousands of dollars in their rainy day fund, many people will require a loan […]
By Jarrod Etheridge A new House Bill, if passed, would allow for Online Notary Public services If you have ever been involved in a lawsuit, filed for divorce, bought or sold a house, etc., you have probably had a few interactions with a Florida Notary. A Notary Public is an official appointed by the Governor […]
OLG LEGAL COMMENTARY: Jennifer Englert OLG Founder & Managing Partner In today’s society, cell phones are like an appendage. People sleep with their phone by their side and rarely leave home without it. Unsurprisingly, police utilized this ever present companion as a significant investigative tool, with help from the Third Party Doctrine. In brief, the […]
OLG LEGAL COMMENTARY: Jennifer Englert OLG Founder & Managing Partner Whether you are a member living within a development governed by a homeowners association (“HOA”) or a condominium owners association (COA) and interested in installing solar panels on your home, or a member of the Board of Directors of a HOA, COA, or its respective […]
OLG LEGAL COMMENTARY: Attorney Christina Miner At a recent speaking engagement, I shared my own personal family story about the dangers of not being prepared for one’s own mortality – and how that lack of preparation effects one’s family. My grandparents, you see, were in a horrific car accident in 1994 in South Florida. My […]
OLG LEGAL COMMENTARY: Attorney Brian Dunmire One of the most frustrating and frightening experiences you can go through is getting chronically sick with symptoms that linger indefinitely and having no idea what’s causing your illness. Everyone gets sick now and then, but we’re accustomed to a cycle where the symptoms start gradually, peak after a […]
OLG LEGAL COMMENTARY: Managing Partner Jennifer Englert Florida has garnered a reputation as being one of the most amicable states for homeschoolers, with numerous statutorily recognized options that place homeschooling on the same legal footing as public or private schools. As of November 2016, Florida boasted 75,000 students being homeschooled, and, according to an article […]
OLG LEGAL COMMENTARY: Attorney Brian Dunmire I have had big cases before, and, with those, big victories for my clients. But truth be told, as a personal injury attorney, some of my largest victories were on low-value cases. That, in of itself, can be surprising to people – especially those who might have preconceived notions […]
OLG LEGAL COMMENTARY: Since Hurricane Irma hit just a few months ago, Florida has seen a continuous increase in attorney advertisements for “hurricane damage” claim denials. By now, for example, you have likely seen billboards up and down our roads stating, “Claim Denied? … Hurricane Lawyer.” For many a homeowner, it may seem obvious to […]
OLG LEGAL COMMENTARY: Attorney Sophia Dean I often use the analogy that choosing to file for bankruptcy is like choosing to get liposuction. When you want to lose body fat, you have a choice: You can continue to work out, and keep trying to lose the weight, or, you can go get liposuction, and lose […]
