Florida’s Sixth District Court of Appeal (6th DCA), which considers appeals from trial courts in an area running from Orange County down to Collier County, recently confirmed that discovery privileges apply to communications…
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/ Civil Procedure, Communications & Media Law, Electronic Discovery
As an update to our April 1, 2025, article, the Leesburg City Commission voted on April 14, 2025, to deny the proposed annexation and residential development moratorium…
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/ Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
If you are buying or financing beachfront property in Florida, you should be aware of the state’s Beach and Shore Preservation Act in Chapter 161, Florida Statutes. This Act was adopted by the legislature to regulate certain…
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/ Construction Law, Environmental Law, Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
Anyone who has followed the on-again, off-again history of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) Beneficial Owner Information (BOI) reporting requirements will not be surprised that, effective March 26, the Financial Crimes…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Finance & Banking
The City of Leesburg has experienced significant growth over the past few years and has reported that over 30,000 single-family residential lots have been approved and remain undeveloped. In response, a draft moratorium is being…
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/ Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
We all know the old adage favored by real estate brokers… “location, location, location.” While more frequently used in the context of residential real estate, it is equally applicable in the commercial real estate market when…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
On March 18, 2025 the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Stephen Thaler v. Shira Perlmutter et al., confirming that U.S. law requires human authorship. Specifically, the question presented to the Court was “can a…
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/ Administrative Law, Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology
In a press release issued on March 2, 2025, the United States Department of the Treasury announced that “with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act…[it will] not enforce any penalties or fines against U.S. citizens or…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Finance & Banking
The beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are back in effect.
The CTA generally requires “reporting companies” (any domestic or foreign entity registered to…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Finance & Banking
As part of the proposed $115.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2025-26, Governor DeSantis has outlined a plan to eliminate Florida's longstanding commercial rent sales tax. This proposal continues Florida's tax reduction…
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/ Real Estate - Commercial, Taxation
When a debtor files for bankruptcy, creditors often fear their claims will be wiped away. However, under Section 523 of the Bankruptcy Code, certain debts are categorized as non-dischargeable, meaning the debtor cannot eliminate…
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/ Bankruptcy, Commercial Law & Contracts, Finance & Banking
In a win for employers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled this week in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera that employers need only prove an exemption from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by a “preponderance of the…
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/ Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
Whether you’re a startup founder, an innovator, or a multi-national corporation, understanding the strategic importance of patents can transform the way you protect and leverage your intellectual property (IP) portfolio…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property
It is the start of a new year which means that it is a great time to update or refresh your estate plan. In Florida, planning for the future is a crucial step to ensure that your wishes are honored, and your loved ones are cared…
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/ Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
A recent federal court ruling that struck down expanded Title IX protections has implications that could extend well beyond educational institutions. By rejecting the Biden administration’s Title IX rules that expanded sex…
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/ Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Education Law
