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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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President Trump’s Digital Asset Executive Order

In a move that’s set to reshape the cryptocurrency landscape, President Trump has signed an Executive Order entitled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology” (the “Order”)… more

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDCs), CFTC, Cryptocurrency, Digital Assets, Executive Orders

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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 Aviñó

City of Miami Approves New Administrative Site Plan Review (ASPR) Process and Extends Life of Special Permits

In an effort to streamline development approvals, the City of Miami has introduced a new Administrative Site Plan Review (ASPR) procedure to address projects that meet zoning requirements without requiring special permits. Miami… more

Building Permits, Construction Project, Land-Use Permits, Miami, Real Estate Development

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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

Florida Governor Signs Mitigation Banks Bill into Law: Permits Out-of-Service Area Wetland Mitigation Credits

On June 26, 2025, the Florida Governor signed the Mitigation Banks bill (SB492/HB1175) into law. This new law significantly updates the state's wetland mitigation banking program, impacting how mitigation credits are obtained,… more

Florida, New Legislation, Permits, Regulatory Reform, State and Local Government

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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

Opportunity Zones after OBBBA - Old Zones Left to Expire, New Zones Created

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 (the “OBBBA”) creates a new round of qualified opportunity zones (“QOZs”), with potential new QOZs to be designated every 10 years… more

Capital Gains, Community Development, New Legislation, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Opportunity Zones

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Savannah Bergeron

Florida Governor Signs Mitigation Banks Bill into Law: Permits Out-of-Service Area Wetland Mitigation Credits

On June 26, 2025, the Florida Governor signed the Mitigation Banks bill (SB492/HB1175) into law. This new law significantly updates the state's wetland mitigation banking program, impacting how mitigation credits are obtained,… more

Florida, New Legislation, Permits, Regulatory Reform, State and Local Government

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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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Alexandra Cimo

City of Miami Approves New Administrative Site Plan Review (ASPR) Process and Extends Life of Special Permits

In an effort to streamline development approvals, the City of Miami has introduced a new Administrative Site Plan Review (ASPR) procedure to address projects that meet zoning requirements without requiring special permits. Miami… more

Building Permits, Construction Project, Land-Use Permits, Miami, Real Estate Development

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Dawn Cinquino

Florida Governor Signs Mitigation Banks Bill into Law: Permits Out-of-Service Area Wetland Mitigation Credits

On June 26, 2025, the Florida Governor signed the Mitigation Banks bill (SB492/HB1175) into law. This new law significantly updates the state's wetland mitigation banking program, impacting how mitigation credits are obtained,… more

Florida, New Legislation, Permits, Regulatory Reform, State and Local Government

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Ryan Coyle

Key International Tax Changes From the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

On July 4th, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”). This alert expands upon our Firm’s prior alert and is intended to summarize the main tax law changes that may impact: (i) U.S… more

Controlled Foreign Corporations, Corporate Taxes, Foreign Corporations, Foreign Tax Credits, GILTI tax

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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

Florida Governor Signs Mitigation Banks Bill into Law: Permits Out-of-Service Area Wetland Mitigation Credits

On June 26, 2025, the Florida Governor signed the Mitigation Banks bill (SB492/HB1175) into law. This new law significantly updates the state's wetland mitigation banking program, impacting how mitigation credits are obtained,… more

Florida, New Legislation, Permits, Regulatory Reform, State and Local Government

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Anthony De Yurre

2025 Florida Live Local Act (SB1730) Passed: Updates and Impacts

Senate Bill 1730 (“SB1730”) was passed by the legislature on May 1, 2025, and will become law on July 1, 2025, unless signed earlier or vetoed by the Governor. SB1730 amends critical portions of the Live Local Act in Fla. Stat… more

Affordable Housing, Florida, Housing Developers, Land Developers, New Legislation

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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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Alex Denault

Opportunity Zones after OBBBA - Old Zones Left to Expire, New Zones Created

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 (the “OBBBA”) creates a new round of qualified opportunity zones (“QOZs”), with potential new QOZs to be designated every 10 years… more

Capital Gains, Community Development, New Legislation, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Opportunity Zones

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Albert 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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Kenneth Duvall

Par for the Course: Third District Court of Appeal Sets Condos Further Back with Revised Biscayne 21 Opinion

On July 10, 2025, the Third District Court of Appeal issued a revised opinion in Avila v. Biscayne 21 Condominium, Inc. The revised opinion comes almost a year and a half after the Court's initial ruling, which… more

Appellate Courts, Condominiums, Florida, Property Owners, Real Estate Development

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Audrey Ellis

Key Considerations for Solar Panel Rooftop Leases

Solar panel rooftop leases have become increasingly popular among real estate owners in Florida, and beyond, as an additional revenue generator for commercial properties, in large part because owners often perceive them as… more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Real Estate Market, Contract Terms, Due Diligence, Landlords

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Nellie Estefania Barcia

Do You Know Where Your Gift or Bequest Is Coming From? If Not, You May Be Subject to a Gift/Inheritance Tax and the Related New Reporting.

Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section (“Code §”) 2801, if you are a “U.S. Beneficiary” - who is the recipient of a gift or bequest from, or a distribution from a trust established by, a former U.S. citizen or former Green… more

Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Expatriates, Internal Revenue Code (IRC), International Tax Issues

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Adrian Felix

District Court Denies Burger King’s Motion to Dismiss Putative Class Action Related to No-Poaching Provisions in Franchise Agreements

Arrington v. Burger King Worldwide, Inc., No. 1:18-cv-24128 (S.D. Fla. Oct. 5, 2018) – In October 2018, Jarvis Arrington, a former employee at a Burger King franchisee in Illinois, filed a class action complaint against Burger… more

Antitrust Litigation, Antitrust Violations, Class Action, Employment Litigation, Franchise Agreements

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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 Barli 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

Par for the Course: Third District Court of Appeal Sets Condos Further Back with Revised Biscayne 21 Opinion

On July 10, 2025, the Third District Court of Appeal issued a revised opinion in Avila v. Biscayne 21 Condominium, Inc. The revised opinion comes almost a year and a half after the Court's initial ruling, which… more

Appellate Courts, Condominiums, Florida, Property Owners, Real Estate Development

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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.

Florida Governor Signs Mitigation Banks Bill into Law: Permits Out-of-Service Area Wetland Mitigation Credits

On June 26, 2025, the Florida Governor signed the Mitigation Banks bill (SB492/HB1175) into law. This new law significantly updates the state's wetland mitigation banking program, impacting how mitigation credits are obtained,… more

Florida, New Legislation, Permits, Regulatory Reform, State and Local Government

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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

Par for the Course: Third District Court of Appeal Sets Condos Further Back with Revised Biscayne 21 Opinion

On July 10, 2025, the Third District Court of Appeal issued a revised opinion in Avila v. Biscayne 21 Condominium, Inc. The revised opinion comes almost a year and a half after the Court's initial ruling, which… more

Appellate Courts, Condominiums, Florida, Property Owners, Real Estate Development

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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

HB 7031 – Florida Eliminates State Sales Tax on Commercial Rent

HB 7031 was adopted by the Florida legislature and signed into law by Governor DeSantis on June 30, 2025. Among other modifications to Florida tax law, the Bill repeals Section 212.031, Florida Statutes, which provided for the… more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Real Estate Market, Florida, Landlords, New Legislation

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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 Spillis 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 Approves New Administrative Site Plan Review (ASPR) Process and Extends Life of Special Permits

In an effort to streamline development approvals, the City of Miami has introduced a new Administrative Site Plan Review (ASPR) procedure to address projects that meet zoning requirements without requiring special permits. Miami… more

Building Permits, Construction Project, Land-Use Permits, Miami, Real Estate Development

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Elena Marquez

Key Considerations for Solar Panel Rooftop Leases

Solar panel rooftop leases have become increasingly popular among real estate owners in Florida, and beyond, as an additional revenue generator for commercial properties, in large part because owners often perceive them as… more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Real Estate Market, Contract Terms, Due Diligence, Landlords

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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 Ruane Melchiondo

Federal Court Makes It Harder for Plaintiffs to Bring Data Breach Claims

In a recent federal case from New York, the court dealt a blow to plaintiffs suing over data breaches. The plaintiffs had filed a putative class action suit, alleging that they (and others like them) had been harmed by the… more

American Bar Association (ABA), Corporate Counsel, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Breach

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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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Thomas Mullin

Florida Governor Signs Mitigation Banks Bill into Law: Permits Out-of-Service Area Wetland Mitigation Credits

On June 26, 2025, the Florida Governor signed the Mitigation Banks bill (SB492/HB1175) into law. This new law significantly updates the state's wetland mitigation banking program, impacting how mitigation credits are obtained,… more

Florida, New Legislation, Permits, Regulatory Reform, State and Local Government

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Howard Nelson

Florida Governor Signs Mitigation Banks Bill into Law: Permits Out-of-Service Area Wetland Mitigation Credits

On June 26, 2025, the Florida Governor signed the Mitigation Banks bill (SB492/HB1175) into law. This new law significantly updates the state's wetland mitigation banking program, impacting how mitigation credits are obtained,… more

Florida, New Legislation, Permits, Regulatory Reform, State and Local Government

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Nicholas Noto

2025 Florida Live Local Act (SB1730) Passed: Updates and Impacts

Senate Bill 1730 (“SB1730”) was passed by the legislature on May 1, 2025, and will become law on July 1, 2025, unless signed earlier or vetoed by the Governor. SB1730 amends critical portions of the Live Local Act in Fla. Stat… more

Affordable Housing, Florida, Housing Developers, Land Developers, New Legislation

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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 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

Proposed Bill Would Impact Economic Development Efforts within CRAs

The Community Redevelopment Act of 1969 authorizes counties and municipalities to create CRAs as a means for redeveloping slums and blighted areas in the community. Once created, CRAs adopt a Community Redevelopment Plan (Plan)… more

Affordable Housing, Community Development, Economic Development, Florida, New Legislation

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Lucas Pizzutti

AI as a Public Sector Equalizer

Artificial intelligence is often described in revolutionary terms, yet its most immediate impact in the public sector may be far more practical: empowering inexperienced or under-resourced public servants to navigate complex… more

Artificial Intelligence, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Government Agencies, Public Sector, Technology

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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 Approves New Administrative Site Plan Review (ASPR) Process and Extends Life of Special Permits

In an effort to streamline development approvals, the City of Miami has introduced a new Administrative Site Plan Review (ASPR) procedure to address projects that meet zoning requirements without requiring special permits. Miami… more

Building Permits, Construction Project, Land-Use Permits, Miami, Real Estate Development

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Felix Rodriguez

Kansas City Chiefs’ Owner Should Look at This Good Idea From the Dolphins and the Rams

If only every sports team owner had it this good: Kansas City Chiefs CEO and controlling shareholder Clark Hunt is trying to decide whether to move his Kansas City-based team across the border from Missouri to the Kansas side of… more

Arenas and Stadiums, CEOs, Construction Project, Football, Funding

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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

Miami’s Aerospace Scene is Ready for Takeoff

South Florida has long been a hub for aviation, with its massive airport infrastructure and deep ties to the global cargo industry. But over the last few years, something bigger has been happening – literally. Aerospace… more

Aerospace, Aircraft, Aviation Industry, Florida, Infrastructure

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James 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

Combining Incentives to Deliver Housing for Public-Sector Workers

Florida’s Live Local Act, which was adopted in 2023, has already garnered significant attention. The Live Local Act is an ambitious piece of legislation intended to facilitate and incentivize the development of new housing for… more

Affordable Housing, Florida, Housing Developers, Public Housing, Public Sector

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Jeffrey Snyder

Corporate Transparency Act is Back in Effect – Only 30 Day Extension!

On February 17, 2025, a U.S. federal court granted the U.S. federal government’s motion to lift a nationwide injunction in place, that was preventing the enforcement by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) of the… more

Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Business Ownership, Compliance, Corporate Transparency Act

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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 Stein

The Legal Risks of AI in the Homebuilding Industry

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming the homebuilding industry, bringing new efficiencies to design, project management, supply chain coordination, and customer engagement. With its tantalizing promise of… more

Artificial Intelligence, Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Consumer Protection Laws, Cybersecurity

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Mary Stewart

Florida Governor Signs Mitigation Banks Bill into Law: Permits Out-of-Service Area Wetland Mitigation Credits

On June 26, 2025, the Florida Governor signed the Mitigation Banks bill (SB492/HB1175) into law. This new law significantly updates the state's wetland mitigation banking program, impacting how mitigation credits are obtained,… more

Florida, New Legislation, Permits, Regulatory Reform, State and Local Government

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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

Key International Tax Changes From the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

On July 4th, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”). This alert expands upon our Firm’s prior alert and is intended to summarize the main tax law changes that may impact: (i) U.S… more

Controlled Foreign Corporations, Corporate Taxes, Foreign Corporations, Foreign Tax Credits, GILTI tax

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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

Key Tax Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Individuals and Businesses Need to Know

The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) on July 4, 2025 is the first key piece of tax legislation passed during President Trump’s second administration. While preserving much of the structure established under… more

Business Taxes, Corporate Taxes, Estate Planning, Federal Budget, New Legislation

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Shawn Wolf

Key International Tax Changes From the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

On July 4th, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”). This alert expands upon our Firm’s prior alert and is intended to summarize the main tax law changes that may impact: (i) U.S… more

Controlled Foreign Corporations, Corporate Taxes, Foreign Corporations, Foreign Tax Credits, GILTI tax

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