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Sexual Cyberharassment

It is becoming a common practice for persons to publish sexually explicit images of another online or to disseminate through other electronic means. Under Florida statute sexual cyberharassment is the publication or dissemination of a sexually explicit photo or video, of a depicted person, without their consent. Plainly, the act of publishing or disseminating photos or videos without consent is a violation of one’s expectation of privacy, which may cause substantial emotional distress. With the help of a legal counselor, you may be able to recover damages as well as prevent any further publication or dissemination of photos or videos.

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Time-Sharing and Family Law

When going through a paternity action or a divorce involving children it is required by family courts to establish a legal parenting plan. This plan will set all the rules applying to the children’s daily lives including custody, overnight responsibilities, healthcare, education, parent visitation schedules and the calculation of child support.

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Kristen Crescenti Promoted To Partner

Kristen Crescenti has been promoted to partner. Crescenti has worked with Ronnie Bitman since graduating from law school, working as an associate attorney and managing the firm’s real estate department and facilitates residential and commercial transactions.

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Ronnie Bitman Selected to Greater Orlando Sports Commission Advisory Board

ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2020) – The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) has announced its 2021 officers as well as 15 incoming members to its Executive and Advisory Board of Directors. New incoming members will serve as the team that will help us continue to collaborate and bring innovative ideas and leadership to Greater Orlando. With their help, GO Sports will be able to expand our mission of bringing a robust calendar of sporting events to Central Florida. This team will provide vision, guidance and counsel when it comes to attracting and managing sports-related events, conferences and activities that are designed to drive positive economic developments and visitation to the greater Orlando area.

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Adding A Family Lawyer to Our Practice

Bitman, O’Brien & Morat is expanding its practice to include family law. Associate Ryan Marger will lead the team to represent clients in a variety of matters relating to family relationships including divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, and adoptions.

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What to Know About Non-Complete Agreements in Florida

A company’s confidential information, brand identity and relationships are the intangible assets setting one business apart from another. Whether big or small, it is critical every company protect their valuable confidential information. One of the best ways to safeguard businesses assets is maintaining well-crafted non-complete agreements. These are written documents signed by every level of staff, vendor, contractor, or consultant as a condition of employment or execution of contract.

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