Great lunch with BLS Orlando-area attorneys, current and former IMF Fellows, and Business Law Section leaders as we welcomed the newest Orlando-area BLS Fellows, Cole Branson (left) and Jesus Lozano (not pictured). Thank you to Mariane Dorris for bringing everyone together and continuing to invest in the next generation of leaders in our profession. #IMFFellows...Read More

Congratulations to the Honorable Luis Rivera, long-time BLS volunteer, on the occasion of his formal investiture as the newest judge on the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida!Read More

Mark your calendars for the Annual BLS Labor Day Retreat which will be held at the Ritz Carlton Naples on September 4 – 7, 2026. Our Labor Day Retreat Committee is cooking up a fantastic line up of CLE, networking and social opportunities for the whole family. Registration will open in early July.Read More

Congratulations to the Business Law Section’s newly selected Scholars for the 2026–2027 term. Antonio Marotta Zenani Johnson Nicholas Calero Valentina Mosquera Jacob Needle This exceptional group of students represents the future of leadership in business law, bringing talent, dedication, and innovation to the profession. Please join us in congratulating the newest Scholars of the Business...Read More

Happy Friday, BLS Members, Registration for the Judicial & Section Member Dinner has officially sold out! If you were unable to secure a spot, there is still a great opportunity to connect with fellow Section members by registering for the Thursday Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Dr. Rick Goodman. Dr. Goodman will present “The Solutions-Oriented Leader:...Read More

Woody currently serves as BLS Secretary and will be Treasurer for 2026/2027. Woodrow “Woody” Pollack is a partner in the Tampa office of Shutts & Bowen, where he is Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group.  Woody is Board Certified in Intellectual Property Law by The Florida Bar.  He focuses his practice on litigating complex...Read More

Today’s program has been postponed until June 25, 2026. Please join us then! If you have already registered, your registration will automatically be updated. Mediation and Settlement Conferences Best Practices: How to Get Ready to Get the Best Deal Possible June 25, 2026 Register here. With speakers Christopher Shulman and Jim MatulisRead More

By Eric S. Adams and Melodie Khosrovani Introduction: Why Precision in Contract Drafting Matters Specificity in drafting allows contracting parties to allocate risk with precision and enable efficient dispute resolution. Unclear contractual language can foster disputes and litigation. In addition to offering helpful drafting suggestions, this article will discuss the impact of ambiguous language in...Read More

On May 8, 2026, Judge Vaughan presented the Pro Bono Committee’s Senior$mart$ Program at the German American Society in Orlando. She had a great turnout with about 50 people. It was a very successful event! View the full albumRead More

Congratulations to the Business Law Section’s newly selected Fellows for the 2026–2028 term. Jesus Lozano Cole Branson Cole Hodge Alyssa Weiss Lauren King Bianca Nachmani This exceptional group of attorneys represents the future of leadership in business law, bringing talent, dedication, and innovation to the profession. We look forward to seeing the impact they will...Read More