Reposted with permission from Shutts.com Shutts IP Team Successfully Defends Copyright Infringement Case Brought By “Tiger King” In their pro bono representation of songwriter client Vince Johnson, members of Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Intellectual Property practice group successfully resolved a copyright infringement matter brought on by Joseph Maldonado, also known as Joe Exotic or “Tiger...Read More

Congratulations again to Stephaine Lieb, our Outstanding Member of the Year. Steph embodies everything that is great about the Section: she’s an outstanding attorney, wonderful Mom and spouse, collegial and engaging, dedicated to service in and outside the Bar, and on top of all that, a wonderful person. A well-deserved award!Read More

Prepared by Manny Farach Week ending July 20, 2024 Level 8 Management, Inc. v. Wildflower Legacy and Wealth Planning, LLC, Case No. 2D2023-2070 (Fla. 2d DCA 2024). (https://2dca.flcourts.gov/content/download/2437349/opinion/Opinion_2023-2070.pdf) Factors to consider in deciding whether specific long-arm jurisdiction under Florida Statute section 48.191(1) include the presence and operation of an office in Florida, the possession and...Read More

Get ready for a sizzling summer in the Business Law Section! The action is ramping up faster than a Florida heatwave, with committees springing into high gear. The Business Litigation Committee is kicking things off this week, plotting their strategy for the year ahead. Not to be outdone, the Chapter 607 Subcommittee is set to...Read More

I had the privilege of creating the Judge Michael Williamson Business Law Section Lifetime Achievement Award to honor the memory of Judge Williamson and his enormous impact on the section. And I had the honor of presenting the inaugural award to Gary Teblum in recognition of his tireless and selfless work for the BLS. Gary...Read More

Please take a moment to take this quick survey on your practice and use of technology. https://form.responsly.com/f/Vn5ZYEgGRead More

I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July weekend. We are continuing our work on the Labor Day Retreat with some great events. We are excited to announce a new fantastic program on Friday afternoon the Corporate Counsel Roundtable moderated by our own Greg Yadley. Announced speakers so far are Zach Posner, co-founder of the Legal Tech...Read More

Kathy McLeroy, a partner at Carlton Fields, was recognized last week by the Business Law Section with this year’s BLS Pro Bono Award, due to her longstanding commitment to, and contributions to, pro bono and access to justice.  Kathy has served for many years as the Chair of the Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Pro...Read More

Welcome to the 2024-2025 BLS year! We have some great events coming your way. We will see Executive Council members on August 1 for Leadership Training and all of us on August 30 for the Labor Day Retreat. Take a look below at our upcoming events, and please note here the deadline for reimbursement requests...Read More

Dear BLS Members: This is my last communication to the entire section as chair and I want to thank all of you.  It has been a humbling experience and an honor to serve as your chair for the last year.  I hope that I will see many of you in Orlando on June 19-20 for...Read More