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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.

When a debtor files for bankruptcy, certain debts, classified as non-dischargeable under Section 523 of the Bankruptcy Code, cannot be eliminated. Creditors must understand these exceptions and act promptly to protect their rights and maximize recovery.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera that employers can prove FLSA overtime exemptions by a "preponderance of the evidence" instead of the stricter "clear and convincing evidence" standard, favoring employers.