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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.
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September 09, 2024 | National Law Journal

Arguing Class Actions: Quality vs. Quantity—The Debate Over Reasonable Attorney Fees

Arguing Class Actions is a monthly column by Adam J. Levitt for the National Law Journal.
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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.
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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.
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.
7 minute read
September 06, 2024 | Law.com

Precedential & Pro Bono: Maslon's Erica Holzer Defeats Sperm Donor's Paternity Suit

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Maslon partner Erica A. Holzer breaks down how she leveraged existing law to secure an appellate reversal of a paternity suit launched by a known sperm donor against a pair of same-sex parents.
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September 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida Judge Rules Joe Carollo Can Keep His Assets and Wages

"Thus, while the Carollos may have manipulated the system to their advantage, defendant Carollo has met his burden of establishing his entitlement to the exemption," U.S. District Judge Rodney Smith ruled on Friday.
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September 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Meet Katherine Mullinax: Palm Beach's New Judge Appointed by Governor DeSantis

Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Katherine Mullinax to serve as a judge on the Palm Beach County Court, filling the vacancy created by the resignation…
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September 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Rebuffed by 2 Law Firms, Slip-and-Fall Plaintiff Gets $1.8M Settlement

"We turned an enormously challenging case into a seven-figure recovery," plaintiff counsel Justin Shapiro said.
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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.
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