This morning, the Florida Supreme Court heard RJ’s International v. Crown Castle, a high-stakes case poised to reshape how contractual terms in property agreements affect future landowners.
Vision 2050, a county-wide amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, was adopted on June 3 and becomes effective once deemed “in compliance” by the state.
All Florida for-profit corporations and similar entities must file their annual report by May 1 to avoid a $400 late fee. Final deadline is the third Friday in September to prevent dissolution.
Florida’s Sixth District Court of Appeal ruled that messages sent through corporate platforms like Slack can be protected by attorney-client privilege and the work-product doctrine.
The Leesburg City Commission voted on April 14, 2025, to deny the proposed annexation and residential development moratorium.
The CCCL marks storm-prone areas. Activities seaward require permits, and surveys must show the line to assess risks, construction limits, and compliance.
FinCEN’s Interim Final Rule, effective March 26, 2025, exempts domestic entities from BOI reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
The City of Leesburg, facing rapid growth with over 30,000 undeveloped residential lots, is proposing a moratorium to pause new developments until January 1, 2027.
In commercial real estate, location matters. Brokers help tenants find safe, accessible, cost-effective sites that match their needs, often at no extra cost.
On March 18, 2025 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (U.S.C.A.) issued its decision in Stephen Thaler v. Shira Perlmutter et al., confirming that U.S. law requires human authorship.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced it will not enforce penalties under the Corporate Transparency Act for U.S. citizens and domestic companies.
The CTA’s BOI reporting rules are back. FinCEN extended the filing deadline to March 21, 2025, after a court lifted the nationwide injunction.
Internal Revenue Code Section 6166 lays out criteria for helping to preserve wealth and dealing with estate liquidity issues when federal estate tax may be due and the decedent owned one or more closely held entities.
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.
Some debts can’t be erased in bankruptcy under Section 523. Creditors must act quickly to understand exceptions and protect their rights to recover.
In E.M.D. Sales v. Carrera, SCOTUS ruled employers can prove FLSA exemptions using the lower “preponderance of the evidence” standard—benefiting employers.
The start of the year is a perfect time to update your estate plan, ensuring your wishes are honored and your loved ones cared for in Florida.
A recent federal court ruling that struck down expanded Title IX protections has implications that could extend well beyond educational institutions.
On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the Volusia County Council rejected the proposed moratorium on development in the County.
Miami-Dade violated due process by citing code violations using incorrect zoning rules, the Eleventh Circuit Court ruled in two recent appellate decisions.
The Volusia County Council will convene on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, to discuss a potential development moratorium to address flooding issues in the County.
On December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit confirmed that the preliminary injunction blocking nationwide enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) remains active.
On Dec. 3, 2024, a Texas federal court issued a nationwide injunction halting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act and its reporting rules.
The City of Oviedo has enacted significant revisions to its Land Development Code (LDC), introducing new regulations and standards that will impact future development within the city.
The recent Vitalia at Tradition decision highlights the important, yet sometimes misunderstood, distinction between classes of members and classes of parcels in community governance.
Florida’s commercial real estate market faces rising vacancies, loan delinquencies, and tighter credit. Despite a slight increase in transactions, the outlook remains uncertain.
The Business Law Committee of the Orange County Bar Association held a program discussing the upcoming changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure effective January 1, 2025.
On Tuesday, voters approved several Charter amendments on the ballot in Orange and Seminole Counties that will significantly affect development in these areas.
Orange County suspended land use applications on Oct. 29, 2024, but allowed small-scale submissions through Dec. 11, 2024.
In Osborne v. Drees Homes, a Florida court ruled that vague or expired arbitration clauses may not apply—highlighting the need for clear, well-scoped agreements.
Florida landowners looking to lease their land for hunting purposes should keep several factors in mind.
New NAR rules, effective August 17, 2024, are changing real estate transactions to enhance transparency and fairness following a federal court ruling in October 2023.
New NAR rules starting Aug. 17, 2024, shift commission structures and MLS practices—giving sellers more flexibility but requiring new strategies.
On September 19, 2024, the St. Cloud City Council voted to raise mobility impact fees, following a similar decision by Osceola County on September 9.
Employers must consider mandatory evacuations, power loss, property damage, and HR-related issues during hurricanes, addressing potential liability before, during, and after the storm.
On September 9, Osceola County approved major mobility fee hikes—up to 117% for homes and 1,024% for drive-thrus—raising development costs starting June 18, 2025
In the July/August 2024 issue of Probate & Property Magazine, attorneys Alvin Miester III and Jonathan B. Cerise discuss the risks landlords face with exclusive use clauses and radius restrictions in commercial leases.
The Live Local Act, originally passed on March 29, 2023, seeks to address Florida's affordable housing issues but has faced challenges. Recently, the Florida Attorney General issued an informal opinion that clarified which zoning districts qualify under the Act.
On August 20, 2024, a federal court in Texas permanently blocked the FTC's rule banning most non-competes.
