By Michael Kolcun and Amani Ambay Resolving a conflict among the DCAs, Florida’s Supreme Court settles the dispute over the standard for pleading punitive damages: the clear and convincing standard does not apply. Perlmutter v. Federal Ins. Co., __ So.3d __,  2026 WL 1689765 (Fla. June 11, 2026), arose from an alleged defamatory hate mail...Read More

 By Michael Bittner Your client sends over a messy set of deal documents or litigation materials and you do what increasingly feels normal: you paste them into a generative AI tool and ask it to find the problems. You just saved an hour. Depending on the tool and its terms, you may also have handed...Read More

Order now Generative AI is transforming legal practice—but it comes with real risks and responsibilities. This program explores how attorneys are using AI for drafting, research, and evidence enhancement, while highlighting critical limitations, including unreliable summaries and AI “hallucinations.” Learn best practices for tools and where caution is essential. The course also covers key ethical...Read More

Order now “Introduction to the New Florida Protected Series LLC Legislation,” will provide an overview of legislation signed into law on June 20, 2025, with an effective date of July 1, 2026. The law amends the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act to authorize Protected Series LLCs, allowing a single LLC to create separate series...Read More

Registration is open for the Annual Labor Day Retreat! Come join us in Naples and see why everyone loves this signature BLS event with extensive CLE options and networking opportunities. https://flabizlaw.org/calendar/#!event/2026/9/4/annual-labor-day-retreat-1Read More

Dear Business Law Section Members, As we continue building momentum for the year ahead, I encourage you to take advantage of the many resources and opportunities highlighted in this newsletter. From new CLE programming and legislative updates to insightful member articles, pro bono initiatives and financial literacy programs, our Section continues to provide valuable tools...Read More

Jacksonville had its first Senior Smarts presentation on July 16, 2026 at the Wiley Lane City of Jacksonville Senior Center.   Angela Grewal was the speaker, and there was a great turnout of about 60 seniors.  They asked questions and were really engaged with the presentation.  They also really enjoyed the food and drinks.Read More

By: Deedee Bitran Employers often hesitate to intervene when workplace conflict involves politically charged language, but that can be a mistake. At City College of San Francisco (“CCSF”), a union leader publicly berated Jewish professor Abigail Bornstein, calling her a “colonizer” and mocking her Jewish sounding last name. The case, in which StandWithUs and the...Read More

On June 29, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 State Budget (HB 5001E), totaling $117.6 billion following nearly $810 million in line-item vetoes. As a reminder, the Legislature passed the final budget on May 29 after a budget stalemate during the Regular Session led to Special Session E. July 1 marked the...Read More

Published by the Journal of Technology Law & Policy, University of Florida Levin College of Law By Judge William Matthewman While attorneys, litigants, and judges have always had to be vigilant for the attempted introduction of improperly enhanced or fabricated evidence in court proceedings, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its subset, Generative Artificial...Read More