The House v. NCAA settlement, while a victory for many student-athletes, has introduced a complex and challenging landscape for international student-athletes on F-1 visas seeking to engage in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Education Law, Immigration Law, International Law & Trade
In commercial real estate transactions, indemnity provisions are frequently negotiated. However, one critical component is often overlooked: the obligation to cover attorneys’ fees related to indemnity claims…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Real Estate - Commercial
Sequel to Land Condominiums: A Powerful Tool for Accelerated Development and Financing Flexibility -
The enthusiastic feedback we received on our overview article confirmed a widespread appetite for drilling further into the…
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/ Finance & Banking, Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
On July 28, 2025, the Florida Department of Commerce issued a letter to Orange County finding its Comprehensive Plan Amendment implementing Vision 2050 void ab initio, or invalid from the beginning…
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/ Administrative Law, Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled, "Saving College Sports," aimed at preserving athletic opportunities and preventing college athletes from being classified as professional employees. The…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Education Law, Labor & Employment Law
Following the House v. NCAA decision (more on this decision), there is uncertainty surrounding the future of booster collectives and their role in athlete compensation. Since 2021, when the NCAA began allowing athletes to profit…
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/ Administrative Law, Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Education Law
As developers navigate increasingly complex regulatory, financing, and entitlement environments, flexible legal structures that align with both zoning and capital markets are more essential than ever. One such underutilized tool…
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/ Finance & Banking, Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
The College Sports Commission (CSC), the new regulatory body overseeing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, recently announced that it will no longer allow agreements between athletes and donor-backed collectives unless those…
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/ Administrative Law, Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Education Law
Following our recent update on Florida’s repeal of sales tax on commercial real estate leases, we’re taking a closer look at what this change means for landlords, tenants, brokers, and property managers…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Real Estate - Commercial, Taxation
As a litigator, I routinely prepare clients for depositions. A deposition is a pre-trial procedure where a party or witness in a legal case provides sworn testimony outside of a courtroom. A lawyer asks questions of the…
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/ Civil Procedure, Electronic Discovery
Orange County has voted not to repeal ordinances related to the County’s Rural Boundary/Rural Area, Lake Pickett Study Area, and Vision 2050/Orange Code. Despite concerns surrounding SB180, the Orange County Board of…
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/ Zoning, Planning & Land Use
In commercial leases, "operating expenses" (often referred to as OPEX, CAM or Common Area Maintenance) generally cover the costs associated with the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of the property. In addition to base…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Real Estate - Commercial
In addition to the $2.8 billion, 10-year settlement and a $20.5 million annual revenue-sharing pool for Division I schools, the House v. NCAA lawsuit settlement is also transforming college sports by the creation of the College…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Commercial Law & Contracts
Psst... dreaming of a condo community built around your passion? Cars, art, food, gaming, something totally wild? We’re running a fun, unscientific survey to gather ideas and inspiration. Curious?…
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/ Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
We previously reported on Orange County’s Ordinance temporarily suspending applications for comprehensive plan text and map amendments, rezonings, and special exceptions. The temporary suspension is no longer in effect…
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/ Administrative Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
