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The attorneys at Lieser Skaff are dedicated to delivering big firm results with small firm attention. Jeff Lieser is a seasoned litigator, certified Circuit Civil Mediator, and Reserve JAG officer. Ghada Skaff, a Tampa native and fluent Arabic speaker, brings extensive business law experience, including serving as general counsel. Along with their other attorneys and staff, the team at Lieser Skaff offers clients a comprehensive and diverse legal perspective, focusing on business litigation, real property disputes, community association matters, mediation, and arbitration. The firm provides relevant and timely information about current legal issues along with detailed analyses of complex legal concepts through its blog posts and contributions to legal publications.

Executive order calls for more aggressive anti-trust enforcement and limited use of non-compete agreements

Executive Order 14036, issued in 2021, focuses on the enforcement of existing antitrust laws and promoting competition, including encouraging the FTC to limit or ban restrictive labor agreements such as non-compete agreements. Although federal enforcement remains limited, states such as Nevada and Illinois have enacted restrictions; however, Florida has yet to take significant steps to…

Fair Housing: Are You Up to Date on Criminal Background Checks?

Since 2016, landlords must follow HUD's Criminal Background Guidance when evaluating criminal background checks on applicants. The guidelines require an individualized assessment of applicants with criminal histories, considering factors like severity, time elapsed, and rehabilitation. Arrests without convictions cannot be used, and discrimination is prohibited. Failing to comply can trigger violations, lengthy investigations, and severe…

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