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Florida’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Amendment Clears it’s Last Hurdle
With the Florida Legislature’s approval of the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Amendment on Friday, student-athletes in Florida will now reap the benefits associated with
New NIL Guidelines for Student Athletes
The NCAA Division I Board of Directors recently voted unanimously on how schools can be involved in activities surrounding their student-athletes Name, Image, and Likeness
The Dangers of Hiring an Unlicensed Contractor in Florida
With hurricane season in full swing, many homeowners are preparing for the potential damage that could be done to their homes. If you’re a homeowner
Why you need NIL Legal Counsel for College Athletes
The NCAA now allows college athletes to profit from their own name, image, and likeness (“NIL”). This has created a plethora of opportunities for male
Top 5 Most Common Contract Writing Mistakes
A contract is the foundation of every legal relationship between two or more parties, and while types of contracts vary, the primary purpose is to
The Law Offices of Bitman O’Brien and Morat PLLC Welcomes New Partner James Talley
The Law Offices of Bitman O’Brien & Morat PLLC announce the expansion of their Orlando legal team with the new addition of James “Jim” Talley as the
Bitman O’Brien & Morat PLLC is Victorious in Federal Bankruptcy Trial Rendering $450,000.00 Judgment Dischargeable
The team at Bitman O’Brien & Morat PLLC is excited to announce our achievement of victory stemming from a trial held on April 11, 2022.
Congress Just Decided to End Forced Arbitration for Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Cases. Here’s What That Means
The U.S. Senate on Friday unanimously passed a bill to end forced arbitration in sexual assault and sexual harassment cases. The U.S. House of Representatives
Managing Partner, Ronnie Bitman of Bitman O’Brien & Morat scored a major victory in federal bankruptcy court.
Plaintiffs, Vista Money, LLC and Vineet Katial, sought a determination that a $450,000.00 debt resulting from a Michigan state court judgment based on defamation, false
Managing Partner Ronnie Bitman named a 2021 Super Lawyer
Congratulations to Managing Partner Ronnie Bitman for once again being named a Super Lawyer among top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas chosen after thorough evaluation
Major Win for Bitman O’Brien & Morat in Fair Credit Reporting Act Case
Bitman O’Brien & Morat recently had a significant win in a defense case for client, Holiday Inn Club Vacations*, Inc., dismissing a claim for violations of the Fair Credit
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
