6 Steps for Nonprofits to Prepare for Changes in Overtime Rules

By Julia Thomas | May 18, 2016

Big Changes Announced Today in Employment Law: Is Your Nonprofit Ready? Six steps nonprofits should take to prepare for the upcoming changes in overtime rules. Today, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the long-anticipated revisions to overtime rules that will have a significant impact on how nonprofits (and businesses) pay their employees. The rule will…

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Brad Gould Moderates Panel Discussion at ABA Tax Section Meeting

By Julia Thomas | May 18, 2016

Fort Pierce, Fla. – Brad Gould – a shareholder at the law firm of Dean, Mead, Minton & Zwemer – recently served as moderator of the S Corporation Current Developments program at the May meeting of the Section of Taxation of the American Bar Association (ABA).  The panelists were Bryan Keith of Grant Thornton, LLP,…

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Webinar: How Your Nonprofit Should Prepare for New Overtime Rules

By Julia Thomas | May 10, 2016
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Webinar: Big Changes in Employment Law: How Your Nonprofit Should Prepare for New Overtime Rules The Department of Labor has issued proposed rules that will significantly increase the number of employees who are entitled to overtime pay. The rules, which are expected to be finalized in the next several months, will primarily affect employees who…

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Michael Minton Receives 2016 Pete Hegener Leadership Award

By Julia Thomas | April 29, 2016

Congratulations to Michael D. Minton who received the 2016 Pete Hegener Leadership Award. The award is presented by St. Lucie County EDC to a dedicated organization or business leader who has significantly contributed to St. Lucie County’s economy and exemplifies the qualities of a visionary, a trusted role model and leader whose inspiration and achievements impact…

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IRSC’s Take Stock In Children Celebrates 20 Years

By Julia Thomas | April 28, 2016

On Monday May 9, Indian River State College (IRSC) will award 2016 Take Stock In Children (TSIC) scholarships to 44 deserving middle and high school students from area schools in the Treasure Coast. Now in its 20th year, the program will also acknowledge the accomplishments of 49 high school graduates and 29 IRSC graduates who participated in…

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St. Lucie County Legislative Update Luncheon 2016

By Julia Thomas | April 26, 2016

The Legislative Update Luncheon took place on May 4, 2016 at the Pelican Yacht Club in Fort Pierce. Sen. Joe Negron and Rep. Larry Lee along with Dean Mead’s Pete Dunbar had the more than 120 attendees engaged throughout the entire discussion. The event was co-hosted by the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce and…

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Top Five Estate Planning Steps to Take During a Divorce

By Julia Thomas | April 22, 2016

Divorces are stressful and expensive situations for everyone involved.  However, they can be a lot worse if one spouse dies before the divorce is finalized.  Whether you are the recipient of a divorce petition or the sender, one of the first people you should call (after your divorce attorney) is your estate planning attorney*.  The…

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