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Kristie Rearick

Kristie Rearick

Kristie Rearick is the magazines and publications editor at The Legal Intelligencer. She handles contributed content for the newspaper. Contact her [email protected].

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September 09, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Can HOAs Flout New Florida Law Barring Pickup Truck Parking Bans?

As of July 1, homeowners association governing documents may not preclude a property owner or their tenant, guest or invitee from parking their personal vehicles in the owner's driveway or in any other area in which they have a right to park as governed by state, county and municipal regulations.

By Roberto C. Blanch

5 minute read

September 09, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Protecting Florida Properties From Severe Storms

For a state as hurricane-prone as Florida, it is crucial that builders construct to code both to prevent homes and buildings from ruin and also to save themselves from later claims of builder neglect.

By Kelly Corcoran and Stephen Hauptman

3 minute read

September 09, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Navigating the Rising Tide of Class Actions in Florida's Residential Real Estate Sector

This article will discuss the risks associated with statutory noncompliance, and provide some recommended practices on how to comply with these laws and minimize the risk of these lawsuits.

By Frank A. Zacherl, Meredith Delcamp and Oliver Sepulveda

5 minute read

September 09, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Revenue Sharing Enhances the Benefits of Community Development Districts to Developers and Local Governments

Having a CDD cooperate directly with the applicable local government as part of the development process can provide additional advantages.

By Denise Ganz, Brent Wilder and Kevin Plenzler

7 minute read

September 06, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

A Proactive Response to OSHA's Proposed Rule on Heat

Several steps remain in the regulatory process until a final, enforceable rule, but employers should be proactive in reviewing it, understanding its requirements, and preparing (or shoring up) a workplace heat safety program. A proactive approach on heat should also have near-term benefits with respect to OSHA enforcement.

By Jill Hyman Kaplan and Brandon P. Matsnev

7 minute read

September 06, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Alternatives to Restrictive Covenants in M&A Transactions

While restrictive covenants in the M&A context are not the primary focus of this ban, given the uncertainty in the current legal landscape and the potential hurdles to enforcement, buyers would be well-advised to find other ways to incentivize sellers not to compete with a target company after an M&A closing.

By Ana Calves

6 minute read

September 06, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Possession for Lenders Is Not 100% of the Law

Two opinions illustrate the ways the bankruptcy code can present significant risks to lenders even after the lender receives payments in accordance with loan agreements or even a court order.

By Andrew C. Kassner and Joseph N. Argentina Jr.

9 minute read

September 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Beyond Salary: Considerations for Law Students Selecting Their First Law Firm

While salary is of course an important factor, the impact of this choice extends beyond financial considerations. In selecting a law firm where they can build and grow a successful career, law students must be mindful to consider additional important factors such as a firm's culture, opportunities for mentorship, access to hands-on experience, work-life balance, and areas of practice.

By Manuel "Manny" Garcia-Linares and Georgia Thompson

7 minute read

September 05, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Say 'Goodbye' to Medical Negligence Cases as We Know Them

For claims that do arise in the new era of AI use, we can anticipate they will be more complex, cost more to litigate and impact a larger class of patients.

By Matthew P. Keris

7 minute read

September 05, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Court: Landlord Only Entitled to Damages Up to the Date of Repossession

the Pennsylvania Superior Court held that a commercial tenant was evicted from the leased premises rather than abandoning it and that, accordingly, the landlord could only recover damages for unpaid rent through the date when the landlord recovered possession of the leased premises, denying the landlord's claim for additional rent for the remainder of the lease term.

By Alan Nochumson and Alex Hamilton

7 minute read


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