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Florida Governor Declares State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Elsa

On July 3, 2021, through Executive Order 21-150, Governor DeSantis declared a state of emergency due to the threat of Tropical Storm Elsa in 15 counties, including Miami-Dade and Monroe County…more

Building Permits, Construction Project, Executive Orders, Florida, Real Estate Development

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FinCEN Issues Final Rule Implementing Corporate Transparency Act

As we previously reported, on January 1, 2021, the US enacted into federal law the Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”), which is a new national beneficial ownership reporting regime for US companies and certain non-US…more

Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Financial Crimes

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Suzanne Amaducci

4 Trends That Will Shape Florida Real Estate in 2024

As commercial real estate markets across the U.S. cope with rising costs and slowing demand, Florida has been a rare bright spot. The Sunshine State has welcomed a record number of people and businesses in recent years, and that…more

Commercial Real Estate Contracts, Community Development, Condominiums, Construction Project, Florida

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Karyl Argamasilla

4 Trends That Will Shape Florida Real Estate in 2024

As commercial real estate markets across the U.S. cope with rising costs and slowing demand, Florida has been a rare bright spot. The Sunshine State has welcomed a record number of people and businesses in recent years, and that…more

Commercial Real Estate Contracts, Community Development, Condominiums, Construction Project, Florida

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Cesar Avila

The Grace Period for Viable Claims Filed After Florida Amended the Construction Statute of Repose is Set to Expire on July 1, 2024

The grace period for claims that would have been viable under Florida’s 10-year statute of repose, but were no longer viable after Florida shortened the statute of repose to 7 years, is quickly approaching its expiration. On…more

Construction Defects, Construction Project, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Design Defects, Florida

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Javier Avino

City of Miami Is First to Publish Updated Live Local Act 2024 (SB328) Policies and Procedures

Credit goes to the City of Miami staff for becoming among, if not the first Florida municipality, to publish their updated interpretation and guidelines for Live Local Act 2024 (SB328). With the new clarifications generally,…more

Affordable Housing, Community Development, Employee Housing, Florida, Housing Developers

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Scott Baena

Business Finance & Restructuring Q&A Series

The following discussion examines a number of factors that have complicated the bankruptcy process. It also offers a look at how out-of-court restructurings might be a more viable course for distressed business owners to…more

Commercial Bankruptcy, Debt Restructuring, Restructuring

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Megan Barney

Supreme Court’s Social Media Ruling Tilts Toward Free Speech

The US Supreme Court this month declined to rule on whether Florida and Texas laws limiting social media platforms’ content moderation violates the First Amendment, sending the issue back to the lower courts. But in doing so,…more

First Amendment, Florida, Free Speech, Freedom of Expression, Moody v NetChoice LLC

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Alexandra Barshel

EPA Acts Swiftly to Address PFAS Contamination

Announcing PFAS Drinking Water Standard, Moves to Designate PFAS as Hazardous Substance Under CERCLA -…more

CERCLA, Contamination, Drinking Water, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Joseph Beguiristain

Rounding Up HB 1021’s Impact on Florida Condominiums

CS/CS/CS/HB 1021 (“HB 1021”) covers many topics, including the statutory recognition of condominiums in vertical subdivisions and condominium building safety measures. However, the legislation is also a reaction to a slew of…more

Board of Directors, Building Standards, Condominium Associations, Condominiums, Florida

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Ellina Berdichevsky

FinCEN Seeks Public Comment on Corporate Transparency Act

On April 1, 2021, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the "Notice") seeking public comment on a myriad of issues related to the implementation of a beneficial…more

Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, BSA/AML, Corporate Transparency Act, Financial Crimes

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Brian Bilzin

2022 Guide to Developing and Investing In South Florida Real Estate: What Out-of-State and Overseas Investors Need to Know

Estimates suggest that 1,000 people are moving to Florida each day, with most of them heading to South Florida. For developers and investors lured by the meteoric growth and favorable business conditions, it’s crucial to quickly…more

Construction Disputes, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Environmental Policies, Financing

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Jake Bland

The Grace Period for Viable Claims Filed After Florida Amended the Construction Statute of Repose is Set to Expire on July 1, 2024

The grace period for claims that would have been viable under Florida’s 10-year statute of repose, but were no longer viable after Florida shortened the statute of repose to 7 years, is quickly approaching its expiration. On…more

Construction Defects, Construction Project, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Design Defects, Florida

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Enza Boderone

Revival of Time-Barred Zombie Mortgages May Come Back to Haunt Debt Collectors

Last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advisory opinion on the attempted enforcement of time-barred alleged debt collection rights as to second mortgage loans. It is a violation of the Fair Debt…more

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Debt Collection, Debt Collectors, FDCPA, Financial Services Industry

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Lauren Cankaya

Live Local Act Provides Sales Tax Refund as Additional Incentive for Affordable Housing Development

The Live Local Act (S.B. 102) incorporated relief from sales tax for building materials used in eligible residential units that have a recorded FHFC agreement. What Residential Units Qualify: An eligible residential unit is…more

Affordable Housing, Community Development, Construction Project, Florida, Land Developers

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Jon Chassen

El cielo es el límite

El cambiante paisaje urbano de Miami se prepara para su mayor mejora hasta el momento. Con la última decisión de la Administración Federal de Aviación de EE. UU. de permitir que los edificios alcancen una altura de 320 metros…more

Commercial Real Estate Market, Construction Industry, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Miami, Real Estate Development

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Dawn Cinquino

EPA Acts Swiftly to Address PFAS Contamination

Announcing PFAS Drinking Water Standard, Moves to Designate PFAS as Hazardous Substance Under CERCLA -…more

CERCLA, Contamination, Drinking Water, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Paul D'Alessandro, Jr.

Take Care When Utilizing Tax Reimbursement Clauses in Trusts…Even If You Are a Cross-Border Practitioner

Until recently, there was a fair amount of comfort amongst practitioners that, when structured correctly, utilizing a tax reimbursement clause for a grantor trust did not produce any negative U.S. gift or estate tax results…more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Florida, Gift Tax, Grantor Trusts

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Sonja Darby

Live Local Tax Exemption Procedures Updated for 2025

The Florida Housing Finance Corporation has recently updated its guidance surrounding the Multifamily Middle Market Certification and its application process, as established by the Live Local Act. This initiative is significant…more

Affordable Housing, Florida, Multi-Family Housing, Property Owners, Tax Exemptions

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Anthony De Yurre

Part 2/2: Missing Middle Tax Exemption Updates for 2025

The Florida Housing Finance Corporation is preparing to begin processing applications for the Missing Middle Tax Exemption for the 2025 tax year. Some of the deadlines for processing exemption applications have changed. This…more

Filing Deadlines, Florida, Rental Property, Tax Exemptions, Tenants

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Krista DeCastro

Micro-Transit: A New Arena for Public-Private Partnerships in the Transportation Sector

The world of transportation has seen significant advancements in recent years, and one such innovation is the micro-transit system. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of what a micro-transit system is, how it…more

Construction Project, Infrastructure, Project Finance, Public Private Partnerships (P3s), Public Projects

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Albert E. Dotson, Jr.

Mastering the ABCs of P3s in Florida

One of the most significant transit projects in Florida history reached a new milestone last month when the Brightline rail system expanded its service from South Florida to Orlando. Brightline marks the first privately…more

Construction Project, Florida, Infrastructure, Project Finance, Public Private Partnerships (P3s)

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Ilana Drescher

FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Non-Compete Clauses

On Thursday, January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), which enforces antitrust law, proposed a rule that would prohibit employers from imposing non-compete clauses on workers. This proposed rule, which can be found…more

Anti-Competitive, Comment Period, Competition, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract

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Kenneth Duvall

Condominium Law Continues to Evolve

The legal landscape for condominium law continues to evolve. On August 5, 2024, Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Rebull issued an illuminating order in the long-running Carillon litigation. Moreover, on October 1, 2024,…more

Common Areas, Condominium Associations, Condominiums, Florida, Hospitality Industry

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Adrian Felix

This DEI Template Can Enhance Law Firm Programming for Employees

Bilzin Sumberg recently purchased a piece of art—a paint-by-numbers design that represents how the contributions of different people from different backgrounds can come together to create something new and amazing. Originally…more

Corporate Culture, Corporate Governance, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Equity, Law Firm Ownership

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Jennifer Fine

Florida Governor Declares State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Elsa

On July 3, 2021, through Executive Order 21-150, Governor DeSantis declared a state of emergency due to the threat of Tropical Storm Elsa in 15 counties, including Miami-Dade and Monroe County…more

Building Permits, Construction Project, Executive Orders, Florida, Real Estate Development

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Richard Goldstein

2022 Guide to Developing and Investing In South Florida Real Estate: What Out-of-State and Overseas Investors Need to Know

Estimates suggest that 1,000 people are moving to Florida each day, with most of them heading to South Florida. For developers and investors lured by the meteoric growth and favorable business conditions, it’s crucial to quickly…more

Construction Disputes, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Environmental Policies, Financing

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Mildred Gomez

Summertime Trust Changes: Florida’s Newest Trust Laws Effective as of July 1, 2022 Includes SLAT-Friendly Legislation

Florida’s newest trust laws taking effect this summer are turning up the heat in what is already a hot estate planning scene. With the federal estate and gift tax exemption for U.S. citizens and U.S. domiciliaries at a historic…more

Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Florida, Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT), Spouses

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Manuel Gonzalez

Housing Building Jumps in April

According to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, home builders have ratcheted up construction in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.135 million units. This is a 20.2% increase from March and is…more

Construction Industry, National Association of Home Builders, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Market

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Jake Greenberg

Further Extension of Governor’s Order Prohibiting Evictions and Foreclosures in Florida

Governor DeSantis previously issued Executive Order 20-94 on April 2, 2020, suspending and tolling any statute providing for a mortgage foreclosure or residential eviction due to non-payment of rent that, after several…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Eviction, Executive Orders, Financial Distress, Florida

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Sara Herald

Florida Law Imposes Additional E-Verify Requirements for Private Employers

Further Hiring Requirements for Private Employers - A. Overview of Senate Bill 1718 (“SB1718”) - Earlier this year, the State of Florida enacted a law that continues to have significant implications for employers across…more

E-Verify, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Eligibility Verification, Florida, Foreign Workers

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Joseph Hernandez

Condominium Law Continues to Evolve

The legal landscape for condominium law continues to evolve. On August 5, 2024, Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Rebull issued an illuminating order in the long-running Carillon litigation. Moreover, on October 1, 2024,…more

Common Areas, Condominium Associations, Condominiums, Florida, Hospitality Industry

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Kayla Hernandez

Keeping Up with OSHA’s COVID-19 “Vaccine-or-Test” Mandate in 2022

On November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued an emergency temporary standard (“ETS”) that implemented a “vaccinate-or-test” mandate for large, private employers. The ETS spurred a flurry…more

Biden Administration, Constitutional Challenges, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Employer Liability Issues, Employer Mandates

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David Jessup, Jr.

EPA Acts Swiftly to Address PFAS Contamination

Announcing PFAS Drinking Water Standard, Moves to Designate PFAS as Hazardous Substance Under CERCLA -…more

CERCLA, Contamination, Drinking Water, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Joshua Kaplan

COVID-19 Update: How U.S. Real Estate Investors May Reduce Taxable Income

This update is meant to provide U.S. investors in real estate with information regarding a federal tax election that may ease the federal income tax burden of income created by debt forgiveness, including any reductions in debt…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Disregarded Entities, Insolvency, Real Estate Investments, Tax Liability

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Kevin Koushel

Court Ruling Leaves Florida Law Restricting Foreign Ownership of Real Property Enforceable for All But Two

On February 1, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit partially granted the plaintiffs/appellants’ motion for an injunction pending appeal in Shen v. Simpson, No. 4:23-cv-208-AW-MAF (N.D. Fla. 2023),…more

Buyers, Commercial Real Estate Contracts, Equal Protection, Florida, Foreign Acquisitions

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Stephanie Koutsodendris

Florida State Courts Limit Parties’ Abilities to Recover Attorneys’ Fees

In a pair of recent decisions, Florida state courts reined in multiple statutes that allow for the recovery of attorneys’ fees. In one decision, the Florida Supreme Court adopted a relatively narrow reading of Florida’s…more

Attorney's Fees, Business Litigation, Fee-Shifting, Florida, Litigation Fees & Costs

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Lauren Kurtz

Summertime Trust Changes: Florida’s Newest Trust Laws Effective as of July 1, 2022 Includes SLAT-Friendly Legislation

Florida’s newest trust laws taking effect this summer are turning up the heat in what is already a hot estate planning scene. With the federal estate and gift tax exemption for U.S. citizens and U.S. domiciliaries at a historic…more

Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Florida, Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT), Spouses

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Nicole Kwapisz

The Grace Period for Viable Claims Filed After Florida Amended the Construction Statute of Repose is Set to Expire on July 1, 2024

The grace period for claims that would have been viable under Florida’s 10-year statute of repose, but were no longer viable after Florida shortened the statute of repose to 7 years, is quickly approaching its expiration. On…more

Construction Defects, Construction Project, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Design Defects, Florida

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Michael Larmoyeux Jr.

The Grace Period for Viable Claims Filed After Florida Amended the Construction Statute of Repose is Set to Expire on July 1, 2024

The grace period for claims that would have been viable under Florida’s 10-year statute of repose, but were no longer viable after Florida shortened the statute of repose to 7 years, is quickly approaching its expiration. On…more

Construction Defects, Construction Project, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Design Defects, Florida

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Alexandra Lehson

Miami’s Golden Age

Recently Arden Karson, a Senior Vice President of The Related Group’s Acquisitions, Distressed Debt and Strategic Opportunities Division and the Project Manager for Brickell Heights Condominium, spoke about the latest in-depth…more

Condominiums, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Market

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Hannah Lidicker

State Agency Assists Associations Dealing With COVID-19

COVID-19 has posed new challenges for community living. Condominiums, HOAs, and Cooperatives are confronting how to prevent the spread of the virus within their communities…more

Condominiums, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Emergency Management Plans, Homeowners Association (HOA), Public Health

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Terry Lovell

Live Local Act: New Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions for Affordable and Workforce Housing

Over the past several years, the Florida legislature has increased and expanded the tax exemptions for affordable housing projects in order to incentivize the development of additional affordable housing projects. In Senate Bill…more

Ad Valorem Tax, Affordable Housing, Construction Project, Florida, High Growth Segment

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Joy Lundeen

Trends in Design Assist and Design Delegation

Evolving, expanding, and enduring—the field of construction is consistently changing to meet demanding challenges. One of the ways these challenges are being met is the development of concepts of design assist and delegated…more

Architects, Construction Project, Design-Build, Infrastructure, Real Estate Development

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Adam Lustig

2022 Guide to Developing and Investing In South Florida Real Estate: What Out-of-State and Overseas Investors Need to Know

Estimates suggest that 1,000 people are moving to Florida each day, with most of them heading to South Florida. For developers and investors lured by the meteoric growth and favorable business conditions, it’s crucial to quickly…more

Construction Disputes, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Environmental Policies, Financing

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Lori Lustrin

Potential Impacts of the Federal Reclassification of Marijuana

In May, President Biden announced the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s proposed rule reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)…more

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Carlos Markovich

City of Miami Is First to Publish Updated Live Local Act 2024 (SB328) Policies and Procedures

Credit goes to the City of Miami staff for becoming among, if not the first Florida municipality, to publish their updated interpretation and guidelines for Live Local Act 2024 (SB328). With the new clarifications generally,…more

Affordable Housing, Community Development, Employee Housing, Florida, Housing Developers

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Daniel Martinez

Final Treasury Regulations Implement a 10-Year Transition Rule for Existing Domestically Controlled REITs

The U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) have recently issued final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) that significantly impact the determination of whether a real…more

C-Corporation, FIRPTA, Foreign Ownership, Internal Revenue Code (IRC), IRS

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Carter McDowell

Live Local Act 2024 Passed by the Florida Legislature

On February 28, 2024, the Florida House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 328 (“SB 328”), previously unanimously approved by the Florida Senate by a vote of 112 to 1. SB 328, regarded as the Live Local Act 2024 (“LLA 2024”),…more

Affordable Housing, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Florida, Housing Market, Low Income Housing

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Eileen Ball Mehta

Globalize Miami Series: PortMiami and its Significance to Miami’s Growth

In the weeks ahead, our New Miami Blog will present a series that asks how Miami can become the nation’s premier center for education, innovation and entrepreneurshipin global trade…more

Economic Development, Entrepreneurs, Global Marketplace, Innovation, Miami

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Kelly Melchiondo

The Grace Period for Viable Claims Filed After Florida Amended the Construction Statute of Repose is Set to Expire on July 1, 2024

The grace period for claims that would have been viable under Florida’s 10-year statute of repose, but were no longer viable after Florida shortened the statute of repose to 7 years, is quickly approaching its expiration. On…more

Construction Defects, Construction Project, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Design Defects, Florida

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Diana Mendez

Miami-Dade’s New Locally Headquartered Business Preference for A&E Contracts

On May 7, 2024, significant changes were made to the procurement landscape for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) firms in Miami-Dade County. The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners approved Ordinance No. 24-47, which…more

Architects, Competitive Bidding, Construction Project, Engineering, Florida

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Benjamin Mitchel

SEC's Proposed Rule Changes Seek to Curb Greenwashing

We have previously written about the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) considering additional regulations on statements and disclosures made by public companies and investment funds relating to their credentials on…more

Climate Change, Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Disclosure Requirements, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG)

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Thomas Mullin

EPA Acts Swiftly to Address PFAS Contamination

Announcing PFAS Drinking Water Standard, Moves to Designate PFAS as Hazardous Substance Under CERCLA -…more

CERCLA, Contamination, Drinking Water, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Howard Nelson

EPA Acts Swiftly to Address PFAS Contamination

Announcing PFAS Drinking Water Standard, Moves to Designate PFAS as Hazardous Substance Under CERCLA -…more

CERCLA, Contamination, Drinking Water, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Nicholas Noto

Part 2/2: Missing Middle Tax Exemption Updates for 2025

The Florida Housing Finance Corporation is preparing to begin processing applications for the Missing Middle Tax Exemption for the 2025 tax year. Some of the deadlines for processing exemption applications have changed. This…more

Filing Deadlines, Florida, Rental Property, Tax Exemptions, Tenants

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Melissa Pallett-Vasquez

FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Non-Compete Clauses

On Thursday, January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), which enforces antitrust law, proposed a rule that would prohibit employers from imposing non-compete clauses on workers. This proposed rule, which can be found…more

Anti-Competitive, Comment Period, Competition, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract

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Lindsey Zohn Parker

Reform on the horizon for the popular EB-5 Program

The 2016 political season has kicked into high gear, sparking lively discussions about major issues affecting the country. Two of the most significant issues being debated among the candidates are the economy and immigration…more

Affordable Housing, Construction Industry, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), EB-5, Foreign Investment

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Patricia Patino

Supreme Court’s Social Media Ruling Tilts Toward Free Speech

The US Supreme Court this month declined to rule on whether Florida and Texas laws limiting social media platforms’ content moderation violates the First Amendment, sending the issue back to the lower courts. But in doing so,…more

First Amendment, Florida, Free Speech, Freedom of Expression, Moody v NetChoice LLC

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Rafael Paz

Student Housing P3s: A Model for Local Government Workforce Housing Solutions?

For many years now, colleges and universities have looked to public-private partnerships (P3s) as the vehicle for delivering modern, apartment-style student housing facilities with quality amenities that enhance the overall…more

Colleges, Construction Project, Educational Institutions, Project Finance, Public Private Partnerships (P3s)

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Lucas Pizzutti

Part 2/2: Missing Middle Tax Exemption Updates for 2025

The Florida Housing Finance Corporation is preparing to begin processing applications for the Missing Middle Tax Exemption for the 2025 tax year. Some of the deadlines for processing exemption applications have changed. This…more

Filing Deadlines, Florida, Rental Property, Tax Exemptions, Tenants

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Stanley Price

Homeless Assistance Centers and the NIMBY Response

Land use and zoning attorney, Stanley Price and Vicky Leiva, talk about homeless assistance centers in the City of Miami and how to deal with neighborhood opposition…more

Homeless Issues, Low-Income Issues, Municipalities, Public Assistance, Zoning Laws

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Robert Raskopf

Supreme Court’s Social Media Ruling Tilts Toward Free Speech

The US Supreme Court this month declined to rule on whether Florida and Texas laws limiting social media platforms’ content moderation violates the First Amendment, sending the issue back to the lower courts. But in doing so,…more

First Amendment, Florida, Free Speech, Freedom of Expression, Moody v NetChoice LLC

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David Resnick

Final Treasury Regulations Implement a 10-Year Transition Rule for Existing Domestically Controlled REITs

The U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) have recently issued final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) that significantly impact the determination of whether a real…more

C-Corporation, FIRPTA, Foreign Ownership, Internal Revenue Code (IRC), IRS

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Andrés Rivero

City of Miami Is First to Publish Updated Live Local Act 2024 (SB328) Policies and Procedures

Credit goes to the City of Miami staff for becoming among, if not the first Florida municipality, to publish their updated interpretation and guidelines for Live Local Act 2024 (SB328). With the new clarifications generally,…more

Affordable Housing, Community Development, Employee Housing, Florida, Housing Developers

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Felix Rodriguez

The Grace Period for Viable Claims Filed After Florida Amended the Construction Statute of Repose is Set to Expire on July 1, 2024

The grace period for claims that would have been viable under Florida’s 10-year statute of repose, but were no longer viable after Florida shortened the statute of repose to 7 years, is quickly approaching its expiration. On…more

Construction Defects, Construction Project, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Design Defects, Florida

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Aharon Rosenberg

Live Local Act: Affordable Housing Development Opportunities on Public Land

On March 28, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 102 (“Live Local Act” or the “Act”). The Act is a multifaceted law that supports the development of affordable housing in Florida by expanding and creating…more

Affordable Housing, Construction Project, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Florida, Housing Market

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Shalia Sakona

Kim Kardashian Sanctioned by SEC for Unlawful Touting of Cryptocurrency

Ms. Kardashian found herself on the wrong side of the law Monday, when the SEC entered a cease-and-desist order against her (the “Kardashian Order”), finding her in violation of Section 17(b) of the Securities Act of 1933…more

Cease and Desist Orders, Celebrity Endorsements, Cryptocurrency, Digital Currency, Enforcement Actions

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Jose Sariego

The FTC Ban on Non-Competes – Impact of Final Rule on M&A Transactions

The Federal Trade Commission last year proposed a sweeping rule outlawing most non-competition agreements nationwide. The rule applied both to non-competes in the employer-employee context and to a seller of a business in an M&A…more

Acquisition Agreements, Corporate Sales Transactions, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Merger Agreements, Non-Compete Agreements

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Martin Schwartz

Vertical Subdivisions Receive Recognition in 2024 Amendments to the Condominium Act

This year’s extensive condominium bill CS/CS/CS/HB 1021 (“HB 1021”) containing amendments to the Condominium Act created a new Section 718.407 entitled “Condominiums created within a portion of a building or within a multiple…more

Condominiums, New Legislation, Real Estate Development, Residential Real Estate Market, Subdivision

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David Seifer

FinCEN Issues Final Rule Implementing Corporate Transparency Act

As we previously reported, on January 1, 2021, the US enacted into federal law the Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”), which is a new national beneficial ownership reporting regime for US companies and certain non-US…more

Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Financial Crimes

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James W. Shindell

Bilzin Sumberg Partner Calms Fears of Trump Hurting Miami Real Estate Market

Attorney James W. Shindell, Real Estate chair at Bilzin Sumberg, has a message for those who believe Donald Trump’s presidential election will hurt Miami’s real estate market: The sky is not falling. Shindell addressed…more

Capital Gains, Construction Industry, Florida, Miami, Public Private Partnerships (P3s)

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Robert Siegel

Residential Mortgage Originators Facing Increasing Pressures In the Midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Mortgage loan brokers, correspondents and loan originators (“Originators”) who survived (or, in many cases, are still dealing with) the onslaught of “repurchase/indemnification” claims asserted by loan aggregators and…more

Consumer Financial Products, Contract Terms, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Financial Services Industry, Mortgage Loan Originators

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Eric Singer

Leveraging Government-Owned Land for Affordable Housing

The current housing crisis in Florida is well recognized. One promising solution is the use of surplus or under-utilized government-owned land for the development of new affordable housing. By leveraging their land holdings…more

Affordable Housing, Florida, Housing Developers, Housing Market, Land Owners

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Jeffrey Snyder

Bitcoin: Currency, Commodity or None of the Above?

In my recent post, I discussed the shortcomings of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code as applied to Bitcoin. Bitcoin does not fall within the definition of “money” under UCC § 1-201, nor do Bitcoin wallets come within the…more

Bitcoin, Commodities, Virtual Currency

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Phillip Sosnow

Lujo y cultura detrás del crecimiento de Miami como un destino para los más ricos

La ciudad de Miami sigue figurando como uno de los destinos mundiales principales para los extremadamente ricos. Según el Informe anual sobre la riqueza (The Wealth Report) de Knight Frank de 2015, Miami ocupa el sexto lugar a…more

Condominiums, Construction Industry, Hotels, Land Developers, Miami

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Philip R. Stein

Revival of Time-Barred Zombie Mortgages May Come Back to Haunt Debt Collectors

Last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advisory opinion on the attempted enforcement of time-barred alleged debt collection rights as to second mortgage loans. It is a violation of the Fair Debt…more

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Debt Collection, Debt Collectors, FDCPA, Financial Services Industry

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Mary Stewart

EPA Acts Swiftly to Address PFAS Contamination

Announcing PFAS Drinking Water Standard, Moves to Designate PFAS as Hazardous Substance Under CERCLA -…more

CERCLA, Contamination, Drinking Water, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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John Sumberg

2022 Guide to Developing and Investing In South Florida Real Estate: What Out-of-State and Overseas Investors Need to Know

Estimates suggest that 1,000 people are moving to Florida each day, with most of them heading to South Florida. For developers and investors lured by the meteoric growth and favorable business conditions, it’s crucial to quickly…more

Construction Disputes, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Environmental Policies, Financing

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Thomas Treece

FinCEN Releases Guidance Materials on the Beneficial Ownership Information for CTA Reporting

On March 24, 2023, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) published its first set of guidance materials to aid the public, and in particular the small business community, in understanding upcoming beneficial…more

Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Financial Crimes

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Scott Wagner

Microsoft’s Proposed Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Likely to Face Close Antitrust Review

In January, Microsoft announced its plan to acquire Activision Blizzard, one of the largest video game publishers in the world. The roughly $69 billion deal constitutes the biggest gaming industry transaction of all time. …more

Acquisition Agreements, Activision, Anti-Competitive, Antitrust Provisions, Competition

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Hal Webb

IRS Releases Guidance on COVID-19 Travel Disruptions

On April 21, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service released three forms of guidance directed at non-U.S. individuals and non-U.S. businesses affected by travel disruptions arising from the COVID-19…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Income Taxes, IRS, Non-Resident Income Taxes, Tax Liability

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Mitchell Widom

New Potential Liability for Data Security: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Announces FTC has Authority to Scrutinize a Business’s Data Security Protocol

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit announced that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has the authority to scrutinize a business’s data security protocol -- and to file a complaint if the FTC finds that protocol is…more

Appeals, Consumer Fraud, COPPA, Corporate Counsel, Credit Cards

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Jennifer Wioncek

U.S. Transparency Updates

The United States has started with a bang for 2024 with respect to transparency initiatives. The initiatives affect real estate, financial and business sectors. This alert provides a brief overview of the developments in these…more

Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Financial Crimes

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Shawn Wolf

Final Treasury Regulations Implement a 10-Year Transition Rule for Existing Domestically Controlled REITs

The U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) have recently issued final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) that significantly impact the determination of whether a real…more

C-Corporation, FIRPTA, Foreign Ownership, Internal Revenue Code (IRC), IRS

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