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Seven Steps Toward Staying Out of Court

William C. Davell
17 Jul 2024
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The Good News provides a monthly column with important content having to do with topics from the legal community. This month features a conversation with Paul Lopez, COO, Tripp Scott.   “Murphy’s Law” – “If anything can go wrong, it will” – originated in science but also applies to human relationships, including business dealings. Even partners or contracting parties with the best relationships and intentions often run into misunderstandings and failures to meet expectations that lead to legal disputes, making it critical to identify, preclude and prepare for highly probable bumps – and barriers – in the road. So here […]

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Change

Lisa May
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Several months ago, I wrote an article about the seasons of change in our marriages and families. Every garden and every vine is planted, pruned, nourished by the sun and rain, and yields a fruit or floral. Some grow like redwoods, and others are forever delicate. Some live hundreds of years, and others die after the first blossom. Everything and everyone changes over time through age, maturity, experiences and circumstances. All creation changes: families, friendships, churches, climate, cells, organizations, oceans, marriages and ministries. We can’t escape it! Change can be pleasant, challenging, terrifying and exhilarating at the same time. Sometimes, […]

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No Longer a Crisis Parent

Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts
16 Jul 2024
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When I first arrived at Sheridan House, I spent some time with my predecessor about the duties of the executive director of the ministry. Driving home from the office, I felt somewhat discouraged. It seemed the job description indicated I would have to spend all my available time “putting out fires.” Crisis everywhere The next six months proved my expectations correct. Feeling like a fireman, I was simply putting out one fire after another without having any time to do prevention work. I began to feel that either I was incompetent, or the job could not be done.   An […]

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Seven Steps Toward Staying Out of Court

William C. Davell
15 Jul 2024
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The Good News provides a monthly column with important content having to do with topics from the legal community. This month features a conversation with Paul Lopez, COO, Tripp Scott. “Murphy’s Law” – “If anything can go wrong, it will” – originated in science but also applies to human relationships, including business dealings. Even partners or contracting parties with the best relationships and intentions often run into misunderstandings and failures to meet expectations that lead to legal disputes, making it critical to identify, preclude and prepare for highly probable bumps – and barriers – in the road. So here are […]

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Make Summer Memories

Tom Lukasik
8 Jul 2024
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Summer ushers in the chance to slow down and really connect with our kids. Now you might be thinking, summer also ushers in challenges with kids’ schedules, trying to find time for vacations, and even our non-stop South Florida heat. But instead of looking into summer feeling overwhelmed, I would challenge you to see the opportunities to make memories that kids will cherish more than you may realize.    The little things When my wife Linda and I were foster parents, we learned how the seemingly little things were what made the kids in our home feel the most special. […]

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The Houseguest

Stephan Tchividjian
4 Jun 2024
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I came across this story that got me thinking… A mysterious letter A small family, known as the Harts, living in an average suburban community, received an unusual letter from an unknown distant relative. The letter stated that within the next several weeks they were planning to visit and were appreciative (nice way of saying expectant) of their willingness to provide accommodations. There was no contact information, only a black and white photograph with the grainy picture of an old man. You can only imagine their apprehension, confusion and curiosity. The Harts were a young couple, married less than ten […]

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Does Your Business Employ Noncompete Agreements? You Need to Know About a New Federal Rule

William C. Davell
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The Good News provides a monthly column with important content having to do with topics from the legal community. This month features a conversation with Paul Lopez, COO, Tripp Scott. Florida employers, and those of 45 other states and the District of Columbia, have routinely made use of noncompete agreements (noncompetes), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and non-solicit agreements (non-solicits) in employee contracts to protect their business interests. These agreements, grouped in Sunshine State statutory law as “restrictive covenants,” have been permitted here with various restraints on time and scope.  But in April the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a U.S. government agency, […]

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Healthy Reunification is the Heart of Foster Care

Tom Lukasik
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It was 30 years ago this April that God used an ad in the Buffalo News to change our lives. My wife Linda and I saw an ad reading, “House Parents, Wanted” – 1,371 miles away from our home in Buffalo. We sold our house, sold our cars, left comfortable jobs, and took off on a new, half-time life adventure. What really made that ad stand out to us was a verse our pastor had shared a few years prior, James 1:22, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”  We set out […]

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Students Recognized with Step Up For Students Rising Star Awards

The Good News
3 Jun 2024
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Living Water Christian Academy celebrated the remarkable achievements of three exceptional students, Khloe Deraco, Ava Gunter, and Lucas Torres recently. These bright stars have been nominated and chosen to shine brilliantly at the prestigious Step Up For Students Rising Star Awards Ceremony! Khloe stands out for her incredible growth in reading, Ava’s heart of gold and exemplary character make her dazzle, and Lucas shines with his outstanding prowess in mathematics! Their dedication, hard work, and talent have earned them this well-deserved recognition. Dr. Amanda Torres, Principal, said, “We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and the positive impact they’ve made […]

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From Local Student to Global Scholar:  The Transformative Power of a Christian Education

Dr. Debra A. Schwinn
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Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) has a distinguished track record of fostering international scholars, exemplified by its continued success in prestigious global scholarship programs. In the last seven years alone, PBA alumni have received 17 Fulbright awards. This year, three exceptional graduates — Brody Eldridge, Niang Thang and Kyla Gates — earned the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) award. Their achievements will enable them to serve as cultural ambassadors in various countries during the 2024-25 academic year. Additionally, Dr. Ariel Viale, a professor of finance at PBA, received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to conduct research and teach in […]

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