When Caryl E. Delano became a federal bankruptcy judge in Tampa in June 2008, she had less than four months to settle into the job before the stock market crashed and bankruptcy filings surged. More than 18 years later, as Delano prepares to retire, the businesses arriving in her courtroom look different. But one persistent...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

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

Senior$mart$ presentation at Smathers Plaza in Miami. Presenters: Aleida Martinez-Molina, Tara Trevorrow Joint effort with Miami City Commissioner Ralph Rosado Presentation was in Spanish (our “Sabios” version of materials)        Read More

In 2015 the BLS Pro Bono Committee issued its Best Practices Guide for a Law Firm Pro Bono Policy.  The Best Practices Guide has been revised twice, most recently this past June.  As noted in the Best Practices Guide – The Pro Bono Committee of the Business Law Section of The Florida Bar has developed this Best Practices Guide to encourage you to adopt a formal pro bono policy in your firm, or, if you have a policy in place, to review that policy and determine whether you wish to make changes in accordance with...Read More

The Business Law Section is pleased to recognize Mark Wolfson as the recipient of the 2026 Business Law Section Pro Bono Award. The award honors attorneys who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to pro bono service and to expanding access to justice for those in need. Mark, a partner with Foley & Lardner LLP and...Read More

By Immediate Past Chair, Stephanie Lieb One of the greatest privileges of my year as Chair was having the opportunity to recognize individuals whose contributions have shaped the Section into what it is today. Jim Murphy has given so much of himself to this Section over the years, always generously and without seeking recognition, which...Read More

By Immediate Past Chair Stephanie Lieb When I asked Tara to take on this bold initiative of creating AND implementing the $eniorSmart$ program, her response was the best I could have asked for.  She simply responded “yes ma’am.”  Since then, and with the help of Judge Lori Vaughan, she has moved a mountain to create...Read More