Written by: Sarah Barickman, Esq. Part I of a two-part series exploring how Florida’s new CHOICE Act impacts the enforcement of restrictive covenants and what employers should know as the law takes effect. Florida’s new CHOICE Act (Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality and Economic Growth Act) represents a major shift in how restrictive covenants are enforced....Read More

Written by: Ali Iftikhar, Esq. Homeowners in Florida can recover up to $2 million in actual losses caused by general contractors who have, for example, left them mid-project with unfinished work, defective work, or who have run off with their money leaving liens against the homeowner’s property. The saving grace? The Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery...Read More

Written by: Jocelyne A. Macelloni, Esq. Part III of a three-part series exploring how early issue identification, sanctions strategy, and fee recovery can combine to achieve a total defense victory. Introduction: Protecting the Integrity of a Defense Victory  A favorable ruling does not end a dispute when the opposing party is determined to keep litigating...Read More

Written by: Jocelyne A. Macelloni, Esq. Part II of a three-part series exploring how early issue identification, fee-shifting tools, and procedural planning combine to achieve a total defense victory. Introduction: Strategy is a Continuum, Not a Reaction   Litigation strategy does not end with the granting of summary judgment. For defendants, the next phase often determines whether the victory will be meaningful...Read More

Written by: Jocelyne A. Macelloni, Esq. Part I of a three-part series exploring how early issue identification, sanctions strategy, and fee recovery can combine to achieve a total defense victory. Introduction: The Case for Day-One Strategy in Florida Litigation Litigation success rarely begins in the courtroom, it begins at intake. The first conversations with a...Read More

Written by: Brian Barakat, Esq. Few areas of Florida law are as essential—and as unforgiving—as the recovery of attorney’s fees. At Barakat + Bossa, our business trial attorneys have spent years mastering the intricate statutes and case law that govern fee-shifting provisions. That expertise was recently affirmed in our victory last month in the Luciana...Read More

Written by: Sarah Barickman, Esq.  Since 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) together with state and local agencies have recovered more than $1.5 billion in back wages for more than 500,000 employees who were misclassified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). That’s not just a compliance issue—it’s a costly mistake that can expose...Read More

Written by: Eliana Cotton & Peter Dzuba, Esq. On June 20, 2025, Florida enacted CS/SB 316 which, among other amendments, finally authorizes Florida limited liability companies to establish “protected series.” See Fla. CS/SB 316 (2025). With this legislation, Florida joins 24 other jurisdictions (including Puerto Rico and District of Columbia) that recognize series LLCs. Beginning...Read More

Written by: Eliana Cotton & Peter Dzuba, Esq. For companies preparing to go public, or pursuing a new offering, the path towards selling securities is not just a financial and operational battle, it is a legal minefield. One of the most complex regulatory hurdles arises before any registration statement is filed: the pre-filing period. During...Read More

As the federal government shutdown continues, it’s critical for our clients and business partners to understand how it might disrupt operations across key sectors — legal, regulatory, and transportation, to name a few. Barakat + Bossa attorneys Peter Dzuba, Paula Ibarra, Tereza Horáková, Ali Iftikhar, Alejandra Muñiz Marcial, Barış Han Özkan, Rich Richards, Thalia Zagalo...Read More