Hurricanes Helene and Milton have deeply impacted communities across the eastern United States, leaving many individuals and businesses facing significant challenges. In the aftermath of these storms, the legal and governance…
more
/ Insurance
The immediate days following a major hurricane can be a stressful and confusing time for companies and businesses dealing with storm-related losses. It can also be expensive. Insurance will often help pay for these expenses or…
more
/ Business Organizations, Business Torts, Insurance
Moving to another state?
Revisit your estate plan -
If you recently relocated to a new state — or you’re planning such a move — it’s a good idea to review and update your estate plan. You won’t have to throw out your…
more
/ Conflict of Laws, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
As reported in Shumaker’s prior Client Alert, on April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) implemented a Final Rule banning nearly all non-competition agreements as of September 4, 2024. Under this Final Rule, employers…
more
/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Business Torts, Labor & Employment Law
Most health care facility licenses in Florida are issued by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). This includes, but is not limited to, licenses for hospitals, home medical equipment, nursing homes, assisted…
more
/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Health
A number of homeowners associations have restrictions that prohibit commercial vehicles from being maintained or kept on lots or otherwise within the community…
more
/ Real Estate - Residential, Transportation, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
The spring Unified Agenda, which by law was supposed to be released by the Biden Administration in April, was made public on July 5th and lists the current regulatory agenda for all federal agencies. With most of the…
more
/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law
No later than October 1, 2024, all Florida homeowners associations must either provide complete copies of their rules and covenants to each member or post complete copies of the rules and covenants on their website and provide…
more
/ Real Estate - Residential
Employee stock ownership plan -
A versatile business exit and estate planning tool -
If you own a closely held business, a significant portion of your wealth may be tied up in it. So, to prepare for retirement and provide…
more
/ Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
The Florida Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) is a statute that can have harsh consequences, including the ability to extinguish an Association’s deed restrictions if an Association does not take timely remedial measures, such…
more
/ Real Estate - Residential
On Friday, the United States Supreme Court overruled Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council (1984), one of the most significant precedents in modern administrative law…
more
/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Environmental Law
On May 15, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 1645 (2024).
Effective July 1, 2024, HB 1645 (2024) amends Fla. Stat. Sec. 720.3075 as follows..…
more
/ Energy & Utilities, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
On May 29, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 59 (2024) into law.
Effective July 1, 2024, HB 59 (2024) amends Fla. Stat. Sec. 720.303 as follows..…
more
/ Administrative Law, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
In Chapter 11 cases, one of a vendor’s best shots at getting paid its pre-petition debt is being designated as a “critical vendor”…
more
/ Bankruptcy, Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts
Florida does not generally prohibit the corporate practice of medicine. However, Florida Statutes Chapter 400 Part X requires that any health care entity which meets the definition of a “Clinic” under the Statute must obtain a…
more
/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Health
