Welcome to Keller, Melchiorre & Walsh's News page. Here you can click on the links below to explore our Blog page as well as our Video's page. Read about current news stories in the community or about the accomplishments of our attorneys and team. Or watch our attorneys informative videos on several different criminal law topics.
A major consequence of committing a felony is the loss of one's right to vote. For 150 years, that consequence was permanent for all convicted felons. But, that started to change in 2018 when Florida voters approved to make an amendment to that law. With this amendment, those guilty of committing...
Today marks a local shift in COVID-19 health requirements as Palm Beach County voted 7-0 in favor of requiring face masks to be worn in public. While this continues to be a topic of heated debate, one thing for sure is that the number of positive COVID-19 cases has “risen very, very rapidly” sinc...
As if this year has not brought enough challenges, residents of Hobe Sound are now facing potential home moves they were not planning to make. After days of heavy rainfall across Treasure Cove, Hobe Sound endured 11-12 inches of rain, leaving over a dozen of homes nearly irreparable. With littl...
Today marks the beginning of a compensation fund for victims of accused sex offender, Jeffrey Epsetin. The plan has been in the works for months by Epstein's lawyers. As a resident of the Virgin Islands, not everyone in the Virgin Islands is thrilled to have this case associated with the U.S. ter...
Since the pandemic started, analysts have scrambled to identify trends in its progress. One of the most heartbreaking trends is COVID-19's attack on the elderly. Here in the United States, one-third of our coronavirus deaths have been those who were living or working inside a nursing home facilit...
How to Peacefully Assemble in Florida As the nation experiences waves of protests and marches, it's wise to know exactly what our laws say about one's right to peacefully assemble. There are often misconstrued notions about what rights protesters do and don't have but, when all else fail...
As laws catch up to reflect the times, special attention continues to be drawn on the benefits and dangers of technology. Most drivers are aware of the threats posed by texting and driving, but some believe any use of a cell phone is safe as long as it is not an actual conversation via texting. T...
One of the best perks of living in Florida is the endless amount of access we have to water. A majority of our homes come with their own pools, and many of us have at least a friend, relative, or neighbor who also has a pool. For a change of scenery, we do not have to look far to find some natura...
Since most of the nation experienced some kind of lock-down procedures to encourage social distancing weeks ago, traveling has scaled down significantly. With nowhere to go and jobs now closed or accessible from home, street traffic has nearly come to a halt. However, for the few who want or need...
Insurance policies can be very difficult to understand. They are full of legal jargon and can be intimidating. If you have ever felt unsure about a policy, do not worry because you are not alone. When talking to an insurance agent, you may hear several different phrases thrown around that are nor...
The National Hurricane Center is tracking the first possible tropical storm of the season this weekend. Specialists are keeping a keen eye on a possible depression or storm that is set to form just above the Bahamas. If this does develop into an actual storm, it will kick off the 2020 Atlantic Hu...
Keller, Melchiorre & Walsh is dedicated to assisting clients (present, past and future) with their legal needs. By inviting local attorneys that specialize in other areas of the law to write guest posts for our blog, we are able to provide additional helpful information. Attorney Kelly Sturmtha...
Today marks the beginning of a major construction project for the railroad tracks along the Loxahatchee River Bridge. This project is part of the Virgin Trains expansion from West Palm Beach to Orlando. Construction is expected to last for about a year with an end goal of mid 2022 for completion....
Technology has changed the look and pace of most of our world. We have seen a gradual transition from paper processing to computer usage, and then again from computer usage to cell phone reliance. Most young adults today have never known a life without a cell phone. Economically, we have even see...
This week, Palm Beach County experienced a severe thunderstorm with up to an inch of penny-sized hail. With winds starting at 25 mph at the beginning of the storm, it was noted that some gusts of wind got up to 71 mph before the storm finished. Such strong winds have the ability to move smaller o...
With lock-downs in place, many people are unable to go to work everyday. For some, they are lucky enough to continue receiving paychecks, but that is unfortunately not the case for everyone. For others, they are stuck at home without incoming paychecks and no end in sight. As everyone struggles t...
There is little argument that COVID-19 has changed normal life for the majority of the world. Most of us in good health still have ways to adapt and recreate a new normal for ourselves and our families. Adults are finding ways to work from home. Students are experimenting with virtual school to i...
Farmers in the United States rely heavily on the work of migrant farm workers. A migrant farm worker is known to work around a region or country as he or she completes specific crop seasons. Many migrant workers come from outside of the country, and they can work here with certain visas. Though o...
Our beautiful state of Florida is home to millions of tourists each year. Despite recent changes to traveling due to COVID-19, we know our great state will eventually bounce back along with the rest of the world. Spring break plans might be canceled, but positive thinkers everywhere are already a...
How Do We Manage in These Unprecedented Times? It is crazy to think how much our world has changed in the past few weeks, both personally and professionally. As a lawyer I always look to precedent to evaluate and try to predict what is going to happen in the future. Unfortunately, there is no ...
Can Business Interruption Insurance Bail You Out? During times of emergency, people suffer in all kinds of ways. Most of the time, our immediate thoughts go to our personal safety and the welfare of our families and closest friends. For business owners, though, the loss of business dur...
When Autonomous Vehicles Make Autonomous Decisions The idea of an autonomous, or self-driving, vehicle is appealing to a lot of people. If you owned a car that could drive itself, you could take advantage of the luxury to enjoy your daily commute in other ways. You could get ahead on some work b...
KMW Announces New Office in Tampa Bay The law offices of Keller, Melchiorre, and Walsh are proud to announce the opening of our new office in Tampa Bay, Florida! We are excited to extend our services to those along the west coast area, stretching from Naples to Tampa Bay. We will continue provid...
It's no surprise that people come to Florida throughout the year to take advantage of the weather and gorgeous scenery. Tourists flock here to take their annual beach vacations or relax with a trip to one of our exceptional golf courses. Though Florida has plenty to offer, now is the perfect time...
What You Need to Know About Coronavirus A major concern for many people right now is the expanding threat of coronavirus. As we watch the news roll in and the death counts increase by the end of the week, it's hard not to give into the hysteria. However, the best way to remain calm is to educate...
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