Dear BLS Member: I am happy to report that the Executive Council retreat in Scotland was a huge success, as evidenced by the “men in kilts” photo below. We are glad many of you were able to attend and hope you all enjoyed the trip to Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands. While I continue to sound...Read More

By Ian Corp Even if you have not been involved in a bankruptcy proceeding, every lawyer should know about the effects that filing bankruptcy has. Although the decision affects the debtor’s rights and obligations, it can also impact the rights and obligations of others that are owed money from the debtor or have rights in...Read More

By Reinaldo Gomez de la Vega The origin of the limited liability company in the United States dates back to 1977, when Wyoming enacted legislation creating the “Wyoming Limited Liability Company”. This entity intended to blend the tax benefits of a partnership with the personal liability protections associated with corporations at the time. By 1996,...Read More

By Tabitha Taylor Summary: The article discusses a frequent mistake in Florida LLC litigation: combining direct and derivative claims in one lawsuit, using the Dinuro case to illustrate why proper claim separation is essential for legal clarity and effective advocacy. Case citation: Dinuro Investments, LLC v. Camacho, 141 So. 3d 731 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014)...Read More

By Manny Farach Week ending April 20, 2024 Devillier v. Texas, Case No. 22–913 (2024). The Taking Clause of the Fifth Amendment is self-executing with regard to compensation. RJ’S International Trading, LLC v. Crown Castle South, LLC, Case No. 22-11977 (11th Cir. 2024). The Eleventh Circuit certifies to the Florida Supreme Court the question of...Read More

Calling volunteers! Watch this space for pro bono opportunities for lawyers who do not like going to court Pro Bono Opportunity List March 2024 1) RE-ENTRY ONE, INC. is a 501(C)(3) organization devoted to assisting returning citizens with providing re-entry programs and services. Re-Entry One -https://www.reentryone.org/ They are in need of a transactional attorney to review...Read More

Dear BLS Member: Congratulations to Robert Barron, Woody Pollack and Dineen Wasylik, the leadership of the Legislation Committee and, of course, to our amazingly talented legislative consultants, Aimee Diaz Lyon and Doug Bell.  The BLS had another excellent legislative session, passing four (4) bills and providing technical input and assistance on many other bills.  Thank...Read More

By Manny Farach Week ending March 30, 2024 Capalongo v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Case No. 2D22-3750 (Fla. 3d DCA 2024). A spouse need not join in a mortgage if the spouse signs a valid waiver of their homestead rights; the word “join” in Article X, Section 4 describes the joining spouse and does...Read More

Please join me in congratulating Judge Julie Sneed and Judge Melissa Damian, both of whom were confirmed on February 28, 2024 as United States District Court Judges.  Judge Sneed, who sits in the Middle District of Florida, is the Judicial Chair of the Computer and Technology Law Committee.  And Judge Damian, who sits in the...Read More

This is the second in our series on Pro Bono Stories.  We would love to hear about YOUR Pro Bono Story. Carlos Sardi of Sardi Law PLLC, has been a pro bono champion his entire professional career.  Carlos is a former chair of the Pro Bono Committee of the Business Law Section and currently serves...Read More