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Robert Pollock Joins YMCA of Southwest Florida Board of Directors
Business Litigation attorney Robert Pollock has been elected to the YMCA of Southwest Florida - Lakewood Ranch Community board of directors. “Having been a lifelong sports enthusiast and just recently relocating to the Bradenton area – joining the YMCA community board...
Attorney Marisa Powers Named Principal at Blalock Walters
PRESS RELEASE: The law firm of Blalock Walters, P.A. is pleased to announce that local government attorney Marisa J. Powers has been named principal in the firm. Powers is AV Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and practices in the local government, land use, and...
Blalock Walters Hires Litigation Attorney Matthew Liebert
PRESS RELEASE: SARASOTA-BRADENTON, FL, January 2, 2024 ––The law firm of Blalock Walters, P.A. is pleased to welcome attorney Matthew F. Liebert to its business litigation law practice group. Liebert’s practice involves the litigation of business disputes, real estate...
Insights
Department of Labor Finalizes Rule Significantly Increasing Salary for Overtime Exemption
Effective July 1, 2024, the required annual salary for a worker to be exempt from the overtime requirements of the FLSA increases to $43,888 (or $844 weekly). Thereafter, effective January 1, 2025, the annual salary requirement will increase to $58,656 (or $1,128...
Federal Trade Commission Issues Final Rule barring Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide
After publishing its proposed rule last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule banning employee covenants not to compete in a 3-2 vote on April 23, 2024. The Rule requires employers to provide notice to employees that the employer will not...
New Federal Rule Regarding Disclosing Business Owner Information
On September 29, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued its final rule on the reporting requirements of beneficial ownership information under the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”).[1] The final rule...
Events & Seminars
Blalock Walters Sponsors Tidewell Foundation Signature Luncheon
The firm of Blalock Walters was a proud Visionary Sponsor of the Tidewell Foundation Signature Luncheon. This year's luncheon was a tribute to U.S. military veterans and featured keynote speaker, former Army Major and Bronze Star recipient, Dr. Sudip Bose., Dr. Bose...
Taylor Falkner Nominated for Manatee Young Professionals Award
Taylor Falkner, land use and local government attorney was nominated Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) MVP Awards. The 2023 MYP Awards celebrates professionals in Manatee County ages 21-40 who demonstrate initiative and excellence in their careers, contribute time and...
Mark Barnebey Presents to Florida State University Students
Land use and local government attorney Mark Barnebey gave an insightful presentation to the Florida State University (FSU) Department of Urban and Regional Planning students. Mark spoke about practical issues for planners and questions planners should be asking...
Newsletters
Blalock Walters Review – Winter 2021-2022
Covid-19 and the use of Zoom for litigation
Message from the Managing Partner
OSHA issues emergency temporary standard related to COVID-19 vaccinations
Land use attorneys can counsel you in all aspects of the permitting and development approval
Follow this age-appropriate estate planning guide for every stage of your life
Importance of buy-sell agreements
Behind the suit: Fred Moore
Staff spotlight: Jackie Mori
Blalock Walters Review – Volume 1, 2017
Litigation and the baby boomer wealth transfer
Small practices not immune from HIPPA enforcement
How can you increase workplace civility?
Your estate plan: avoid small oversights that can turn into big headaches
US Department of Justice publishes ‘The Guidance’ to help set
standards for corporate compliance programs
What is due diligence in commercial real estate?
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