Case Law Developments – – K-M Industries Overview

Jay Van Heyde, Esq., Dean, Mead, Egerton, Bloodworth, Capouano & Bozarth, P.A., Orlando, FL, with editing assistance from: Laurence A. Goldberg, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, San Francisco, CA; Susan Lenczewski, Gray Plant Mooty, Minneapolis, MN; and Susan Peters Schaefer, McDermott, Will & Emery, LLP, Chicago, IL Case Law Developments – – K-M Industries Overview…

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Overview of Sales Representation Agreements – Florida

By Claudia F. Haines, Esq. Researched by Jonathan P. Stevens Florida’s Regulatory Regime: Under § 686.201 of the Florida Statutes, any person or business that manufactures, produces, imports or distributes a product or service and enters into a commission agreement with a sales representative to pay commissions as a percentage of dollar value of the…

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Overview of Distribution Agreements – Florida

By Claudia F. Haines, Esq. Researched by Jonathan P. Stevens Florida’s Regulatory Regime: The Florida legislature regulates the conduct of manufacturers and distributors in certain industries. These regulations are separate from the franchise regulations. Reference to applicable statutory provisions is essential to crafting a distribution agreement that will be governed by Florida law. For example,…

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Estate Tax Planning for Personal Residences and Vacation Homes

I. Introduction As property values across the state of Florida, and indeed the nation, experienced significant appreciation during most of this decade, personal residences and vacation homes (“Personal Residences”) became a substantial component of the financial worth of many individuals. However, the downturn in the real estate market has materially depressed property values and thereby…

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MINTON NAMED TO THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA®

Fort Pierce, Fla., – Michael D. Minton, a shareholder with the law firm of Dean, Mead, Minton & Zwemer, was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2010 in the field of Tax Law (Copyright 2008 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Minton is president of Dean Mead. He…

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Are You Required to Implement an Identity Theft Prevention Program?

Effective January 1, 2008, the “Red Flag Rules” (the “Rules”) delineates who must implement an Identity Theft Protection Program (a “Program”) and how. The Rules apply to financial institutions and creditors. Though a seemingly limited group, your business may fall within the scope of the Rules. The Rules require that certain businesses implement a Program…

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