The IRS has announced its annual inflation adjustments for the 2025 tax year, bringing significant changes to tax brackets, deductions, and credits. These updates are designed to help taxpayers manage the impact of inflation and prevent “bracket creep,” where individuals end up in higher tax brackets despite only keeping pace with rising costs. Here’s an […]
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Understanding Trade Dress: Protecting the Visual Identity of Your Brand
With the explosion of social media marketing and sales, a product’s visual identity is often as important as the product itself. This is where trade dress—a form of intellectual property protection—comes into play. But what exactly is trade dress, and how does it safeguard your brand’s unique look? Let’s break it down. What Is Trade […]
Widerman Malek Global Day of Service
Creating Joy, One Toy at a Time! On December 12th, Widerman Malek team members proudly participated in the Global Day of Service by supporting Timmy V’s Toys For Kids event. Stepping into the role of “elves,” we had an incredible time spreading holiday cheer as we delivered gifts to local families. Witnessing the pure joy […]
Action Required: File Your BOI Report Before January 1, 2025
Many small businesses are required to report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the Corporate Transparency Act by January 1, 2025. Non-compliance can lead to fines up to $500/day and criminal penalties, including imprisonment. For companies formed before January 1, 2024, the BOI filing deadline is January 1, […]
New Baby on the Way? Let’s Protect Your Bundle of Joy
A new addition to the family is an incredible blessing. With this precious gift comes the responsibility to ensure that your child is legally and financially protected if you pass away before your child turns 18. Creating the appropriate estate planning documents allows you to put the best plan possible in place to ensure that […]
Marvel and DC Comic’s “SUPER HERO” Marks Unmasked: How Your Trademark Can Avoid the Same Result
Trademark protection is designed to secure a business asset that is unique to your business and your business alone. This prevents consumer confusion by making it easy for a consumer to identify what product is yours versus that of a competitor’s business. Therefore, your trademark is an important business asset. The stronger your logo or […]
Homeowners’ and Condominium Owners’ Associations: The Basics
So … you are purchasing a home or other piece of residential real estate in Florida, and you have been told that the property you are purchasing is subject to a homeowners’ or condominium owners’ association. What does that mean for you and your soon-to-be home or investment property? In Florida, it is becoming more […]
Three Easy Ways to Mitigate the Risk of Litigation
Litigation can be a lengthy, costly, and emotionally draining process. As an attorney who practices as transactional, trial, and appellate counsel, I’ve seen firsthand how disputes can escalate into full-blown, multi-year court battles, typically to the detriment of everyone involved. While sometimes litigation is unavoidable, there are several steps you can take to minimize your […]
Homeowners’ and Condominium Owners’ Associations: An Introduction
Imagine this scenario: there is a certain corporation with 400 business units. Each business unit generates $500 per month in income. So, that is a $2.4-million-per-year corporation ($500 x 400 units x 12 months). Now consider that this corporation is run by a board of directors that rotates every year and is elected by the […]
Can You Patent Artificial Intelligence?
Of all the rapidly evolving fields of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major cornerstone of innovation. As AI systems continue to grow in usage, implementation, and sophistication, the question arises: can you patent artificial intelligence? The answer is yes, but with a few notable nuances. What is a Patent and Who Can Get […]
