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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
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
When to Establish Governance Documents as a New Business Owner
Starting a business is exciting. As an owner, all the hard work, vision and anticipation are finally becoming a reality. There are so many details
Legal Protection for Revenge Porn
Of the many legal evolutions we monitor, sadly we are witness to the rise of Sexual Cyberharassment, commonly known as revenge porn. A more accurate
Navigating Construction Liens
Construction, and businesses supporting construction, were not generally affected by closure orders due to COVID-19. The construction industry is considered essential to the welfare of
Bitman O’Brien & Morat Makes Top 100 Best Companies List
The annual Best Companies To Work For In Florida list is featured in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine. One hundred companies are ranked in small, medium and
Online Notarizations: Efficient way to close real estate deals
This year, the State of Florida approved a law allowing Florida notaries to perform remote online notarizations. With the global pandemic stifling many legal processes
Appellate Court: City’s Vacation Rental Fines are Not Fine
The City of Miami Beach appears to have lost a major battle in its war on short-term rentals following a recent decision by Florida’s Third
Faron Cajthaml Named of Counsel
ORLANDO, Fla. (June 16, 2020) – Bitman O’Brien & Morat, PLLC welcomes Faron Cajthaml of counsel for the mortgage servicing and consumer finance department. His
Student Athletes’ Rights to Compensation
Getting paid to play sports while earning a college degree? It’s time. In Florida, this becomes a reality on July 1, 2021. California and Colorado
Key Legal Concerns in Response to COVID-19
Legal Concerns Caused by COVID-19 As we move forward and begin the see the potential for recovery in our lives and the larger economy, many
Fighting for Equal Pay in Women’s Sports
On May 1, 2020, a federal judge dismissed the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s (USWNT) claim under the federal Equal Pay Act. Judge Gary Klausner
