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Miami’s Aerospace Scene is Ready for Takeoff

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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

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The Week in Weed: January 2025 # 4

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we look at the new administration’s choice for interim DEA head. Florida may have cannabis on the ballot...more

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Florida Business Climate Great for Pickleball, But Risks Are in Play

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When discussing the ever-evolving landscape of Florida’s commercial real estate (CRE) market, one trend has begun to stand out — the rise of pickleball. This sport, once a leisurely pastime, has turned into a compelling...more

Shutts & Bowen LLP

HB-3: An Overview of ESG Factors Relating to Public Funds Investment and Financial Industry Impacts

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On May 2, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law HB 3, also known as “An Act Relating to Government and Corporate Activism (the “Act”). The Act amends Florida Statute provisions relating to (i) deposits and...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Florida Enacts Anti-ESG Legislation – House Bill 3 Explained

On May 2, 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed into law House Bill 3 (HB3), legislation that, among other things, blocks the consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in state and local investment...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Florida’s Response to ESG Investing

Governor DeSantis has signed a law prohibiting reliance on environmental, social and governance (ESG) for Florida’s funds. Banks and financial institutions could face administrative sanctions if found to discriminate...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

State Legislative Developments: Florida Goes One Way – Arizona, Indiana, North Dakota and Wyoming Go The Other

On February 13, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced his support for what his office described as “comprehensive legislation to protect Floridians from the woke environmental, social, and corporate governance...more

Butler Snow LLP

Cash, Card, or Crypto? – Florida’s License Requirement for Crypto Currency

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Since what feels like the beginning of time, cash currency has dominated the business of monetary compensation. Beginning in the 1950’s, cash met one of its toughest competitors: the credit card. Piggybacking off the idea of...more

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Florida CFO Bans ESG Investing By Florida Deferred Compensation Plan

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This week, Florida CFO Patronis directed "all participating asset managers to remove ESG investment funds as options for participants in the Deferred Compensation Plan." In effect, Patronis has now barred investments in ESG...more

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2023 Statutory Update to Alaska and Florida Virtual Currency & Money Transmission Laws

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On January 1, 2023, updates to virtual currency and money transmission laws went into effect. Alaska: Alaska's money transmission regulations have been amended to include virtual currency in the scope of money...more

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Wealth Management Update - September 2022 - 2

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October 2022 Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split Interest Charitable Trusts - The October applicable federal rate ("AFR") for use with a sale to a defective grantor...more

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O’Hare Express Train Showcases the Viability of P3s for Mass Transit

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Wednesday, the City of Chicago selected two finalists in its procurement process for the planned O’Hare Express, a mass transit system that will connect downtown Chicago to O’Hare International Airport within 20...more

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Las colaboraciones público-privadas (P3) siguen ganando ímpetu

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Si bien el modelo de colaboración público-privada (Public-Private Partnerships, P3) se usó para brindar la mayor parte de la infraestructura y los servicios hasta principios del siglo XX, en las últimas décadas, se vieron...more

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Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) Continue to Gain Momentum

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Although the public-private partnership (P3) model was used to provide most public infrastructure and services until the early 20th Century, for the past several decades, P3s were few and far between in this country....more

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Las P3 y el riesgo político: ¿por qué las P3 de Miami-Dade pueden resistir el clima político?

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En un año electoral, los inversores prestan mucha atención a los entornos políticos de las jurisdicciones que buscan el desarrollo de las asociaciones entre los sectores público y privado (“P3” o “PPP”). La inversión en el...more

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A Kickstart to Business: Florida Joins Other States in Passing Intrastate Crowdfunding Exemption

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The local charitable campaign that raised funds for new team uniforms is moving to the boardroom as Florida joins more than 20 other states that have passed legislation or enacted regulations permitting some form of...more

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