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Governor DeSantis Aims to Eliminate Florida Commercial Rent Sales Tax by 2027

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As part of the proposed $115.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2025-26, Governor DeSantis has outlined a plan to eliminate Florida's longstanding commercial rent sales tax. This proposal continues Florida's tax reduction...more

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New Florida Immigration Law May Have Crippling Effects

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An immigration bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law on May 10 went into effect on July 1. It is one of the strictest in the nation. Its severe penalties not only affect Florida businesses and citizens, but may set a...more

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Florida Adds a New Twist to Consumer Privacy Patchwork

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On May 9, 2023, the Florida legislature passed the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR), which adds a new twist to the growing body of state consumer privacy laws. The bill now heads to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk, and it is...more

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Florida's Latest Anti-ESG Efforts

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Today, Governor DeSantis (R-FL) signed into law an anti-ESG bill that, among other things, bars managers of the state's pension fund from considering ESG factors when making investments.  Instead, pecuniary factors are the...more

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Major changes for Florida civil liability and bad faith laws find unanimous support from the Governor and the legislature

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On February 14, 2023, Florida’s Governor, the President of the Florida Senate and the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives jointly appeared at a press conference to express their dissatisfaction with the state of...more

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Florida’s New Sixth District Court of Appeal Confirmed

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Florida has not added a District Court of Appeal (DCA) since 1979 when the legislature created the Fifth DCA, but Florida’s judicial branch, in coordination with the executive and legislative branches is now adding a Sixth...more

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Client Alert: Special Session 2021B

November 15th through November 19th, the Florida Legislature will convene for 2021 Special Session B to address proposed legislation regarding employer vaccine mandates, government mandates, the Occupational Health and Safety...more

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The Legalization of "Alcohol To-Go" in Florida's Highly Regulated Beverage Alcohol Industry

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More than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic first began, we are all familiar with the ways in which it has impacted industry in the United States. While it decimated brick and mortar businesses and caused thousands of bars...more

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Florida Data Privacy Bill

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Florida may soon join the growing number of states that have enacted comprehensive consumer privacy legislation. Backed by Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida House Bill 969 (HB 969) would create new obligations for covered...more

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