Long time EC member and Tampa-based Bankruptcy Judge McEwen wrote a great article for the Out of State Division’s newsletter on the importance of pro bono in this pandemic era, and how it is easier than ever to give back without leaving your office. “But why stop at the minimum? Lawyers are generally overachievers. After...Read More

January’s Winter Meetings marked our fourth meeting conducted remotely via Zoom. We are all looking forward to the day when we can safely meet in person again. The Annual Convention is currently scheduled for June 9-13 at the Waldorf Astoria in Orlando. Fingers crossed! The Bankruptcy/UCC Committee voted to approve a proposal to amend Fla....Read More

Message from the Chair The term annus horribilis, the Latin term for “a terrible year”, is the phrase being used to describe 2020 in news headlines across the globe. After all, there are few descriptions that are better. For much of 2020, we have been deeply impacted and suffered great losses– lives lost, businesses demolished,...Read More

The Legislative Update CLE series is now available on demand 2020 Business Law Case & Legislative Update-Pt. 1–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvBKOryLVz8 2020 Business Law Case & Legislative Update-Pt. 2— https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgzvAJHB3l0 2020 Business Law Case & Legislative Update-Pt. 3– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBdUNMowt1URead More

BLS would like to congratulate the following members on achieving board certification in 2020 Rian Balfour, Health Law Brian Barakat, Business Litigation Brian Beason, Civil Trial Joelle Bordeux, Business Litigation Danielle Brennan, Condominium and Planned Development Kevin Brick, Business Litigation Justin Carlin, Business Litigation Christopher Denicolo, Wills, Trusts and Estates Kristin Drecktrah Paz, International Litigation &...Read More

Now that the 2020 elections have concluded, the Legislature has turned their focus to the 2021 Legislative Session.  A constitutionally mandated Organizational Session was held on November 17, 2020. The purpose of the Session organizes the chambers by electing its presiding officers, swearing in newly elected and returning legislators, and by officially adopting the House...Read More

Weekly Business Litigation and Real Property Case Updates from Manny Farach Week ending November 7, 2020 Week ending November 14, 2020 Week ending November 21, 2020 Week ending November 28, 2020Week ending November 28, 2020Read More

Business Litigation and Real Property Case Updates for the month of October week ending October 3, 2020 week ending October 10, 2020 week ending October 17, 2020 week ending October 24, 2020 week ending October 31, 2020Read More

August 2020 Hello BLS members: I hope this message finds each of you safe and healthy. As if the effects of the COVID pandemic were not challenging enough, there is nothing like the added overlay of Hurricane Isaias and storm preparations facing us as Florida residents. The Section and I remain undeterred and will continue...Read More