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Widerman Malek attorney Ed Kinberg received the Fellow of the Year award from the Cape Canaveral Chapter of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA). The Fellow designation recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of contracting and to the NCMA. It is the second highest award given by the Association. Mr. […]

Proper Notice to the Surety is Important

Most contractors and subcontractors know there are notice provisions in their contracts, but they are not always followed to the letter. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals just sent a clear message that if you do not follow the notice and termination provisions of a bond, the surety may be off the hook. […]

In the day following Michelle Lee’s resignation as Director of the USPTO, Joseph Matal was announced as Acting Director.

Brevard Zoo Picnic 2017

The firm decided to spend this year’s Annual Company Picnic at Brevard County’s own Brevard Zoo. In addition to a great meal with colleagues and family, picnic-goers had the chance to view all the fantastic creatures on exhibit, some of which are photographed below. We’d like to thank everyone who came for another great […]

Every company fears, and eventually, faces the loss of one or more of its key or most critical employees. The reasons, of course, should be obvious. These are the people upon whom your company relies most often in its day to day operations, decision making, business development and crisis management. They are typically […]

A Full and Final Release Means What it Says

In two recent opinions, one from the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”) and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (“CBCA”), the Boards confirmed that a final release really means a final release.

Employers Faced with Potential Overtime Dilemma

The Fair Labor Standards Act is the federal law which requires private-sector employers to pay time-and-a-half to hourly employees who work overtime. On Tuesday, May 2, 2017, the United States House of Representatives passed a bill that would give employees who work long hours more time off, but at the expense of their […]

Maybe you are embroiled in litigation or the issues are complex or the stakes are high. Perhaps you have already considered the potential for appeal, and the final judgment may have already been entered in your case. That is, a winner and a loser have already been declared and the reality of an appeal […]

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