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Intellectual Property : The patent, copyright and trademark activities of the firm involve initial advice to clients about obtaining and filing for protection, application filing and prosecution (not for patents), and exploitation and licensing. We also initiate and review patent, copyright and trademark searches. Intellectual property also involves confidential information, trade secrets, and we can advise you as the employer about protection of these important property rights. We are not registered patent attorneys or agents, but we co-counsel with them on a regular basis. Things you need to know...

Immigration : We can assist in all matters of work visas, permanent residence, naturalization, citizenship, and real estate, employment, and business and investment planning. Are you getting I-9s from all employees? Do you have to report on each new hire? Do you need an I-9 audit to review your I-9 compliance and set up your monitoring system? Things you need to know...

Securities : Do you know that when you use other people's money in your business, you are required to comply with the applicable securities laws of the United States, Florida and any other state in which you are soliciting those funds? And that failure to comply with those laws can not only lead to the requirement that you give those funds back at any time, but also possible civil and criminal liability? We can help you draft disclosure documents that are required for certain offering exemptions. Things you need to know...

Entertainment : We have served as counsel to independent film production companies and negotiated life story rights agreements, as well as represented record labels and talent. We can also advise you about creative rights and protections and negotiate agreements for the publishing, production or other exploitation of creative works and rights. Things you need to know...

Employment : All businesses, with or without employees, must consider employment issues. Have your employment contracts, applications and policies been reviewed lately? Do you have policies in place for privacy issues, email, intellectual property protection or harassment and discrimination prevention? The Supreme Court recently established standards for employers regarding sexual harassment policies. Do you need to undertake any investigations or compliance review to comply with those policies? Things you need to know...

Wills, Trusts and Estates: Are you aware of the IRA distribution rules? Have you taken advantage of estate planning techniques that can save you from paying more estate taxes than you should? Have you considered the liquidity of your estate, or succession of your business upon your death. When was the last time you had your will or trust reviewed? There are very dynamic and uncertain circumstances for all of us at various stages of our life on which we sometimes need advice and perspective. Things you need to know...

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