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Are Law Schools Now Teaching Students How to Practice Law?

Much like traditional civil procedure classes leave off e-discovery and traditional contracts classes are not touching on blockchain, law schools have sometimes overlooked what really forms students into practicing lawyers.
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Daily Business Review

In Defense of SEC Whistleblower Short Sellers: They Deserve to Have Their Cake and Eat It Too

The position that short sellers should be denied the benefits of their critically important whistleblowing efforts is short-sighted and contrary to the notions of our capitalistic markets. Moreover, it will serve only to disincentive a vital constituency of the SEC Whistleblower Program, which, in turn, will degrade the effectiveness of the SEC's enforcement program.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Pitfalls Around Florida's Talent Agencies Act

Section 468.401–468.415 of the Florida Statutes is the Florida law governing talent agencies in the state (hereinafter referred to as Florida's Talent Agencies Act). Under Section 468.401(1), Fla. Stat., the term "talent agency" is defined as "any person who, for compensation, engages in the occupation or business of procuring or attempting to procure engagements for an artist."
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

Creation of Easements by Property Owners—HB 799 Signed Into Law

On June 26, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 799 (HB 799) into law. HB 799 allows property owners in Florida to create easements on their own land while retaining ownership of both the dominant and servient estate.
4 minute read

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'Snyder' Decision Re-Emphasizes Supreme Court's Federalism Concerns in Federal Prosecutions

The U.S. Supreme Court decided that issue in Snyder v. United States, holding that Section 666 only criminalizes bribes, and not the acceptance of gratuities, by state and local officials. This decision further narrows the power of federal prosecutors to pursue corruption cases.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Navigating Crisis Communications Like a Pro: Lessons From Ted Lasso

Ted's unique approach to leadership and crisis management offers valuable lessons that can be applied to public relations in any industry.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

The Importance of 'Speaking Up' Regarding Lease Renewal Deadlines for Commercial Tenants and Landlords

While courts in South Florida sometimes agree with the commercial landlords and force the tenant to leave if the tenant was late in exercising the renewal option, it has been the law of our state for over 70 years that, in certain circumstances, a tenant that exercises its option late may nonetheless extend the terms of its lease.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

'Concept Creep' in Family Law: What Is It and How Should You Address It?

Be aware of the phenomenon of concept creep. Implement appropriate safeguards. The family law system can better serve the needs of divorcing families and protect the well-being of children while upholding the principles of fairness and due process if everyone understands that one definition may not hold for all applications of one concept.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

CFPB's New Data Rights Rule, AI and Compliance: What It Means for Fla. Companies

Although the Data Rights Rule now imposes greater obligations on financial institutions and related entities, there is room for organizations to exercise the utility of AI to help them facilitate these novel changes while increasing efficiency and maintaining compliance.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Florida's New Deepfake Laws: Criminal Penalties, Civil Remedies

The rapid advancement of deepfake technology has introduced significant challenges to privacy, security, and the integrity of personal and political reputations. Recognizing these threats, Florida has enacted statutes to address the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in creating altered sexual depictions and political misinformation.
6 minute read

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