NEW ISSUES IN NON-RECOURSE CARVE-OUT GUARANTIES

By Julia Thomas | October 2, 2013

BAD BOYS OR GOOD GUYS  WHICH ARE YOU?  NEW ISSUES IN NON-RECOURSE CARVE-OUT GUARANTIES For a long time now, one of the chief attractions of CMBS financing has been the availability of non-recourse loans.  The exception to the general non-recourse nature of these loans has been the commission of certain bad acts by the borrowers…

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Stephen Looney’s Speaking Engagement Schedule to Highlight Tax Topics

By Julia Thomas | September 29, 2013

Stephen Looney, Shareholder, is participating in several speaking engagements this fall throughout the country. Please read below to learn more about his upcoming presentations that will cover an array of useful tax topics. Tax Effects of Converting Entities Under State Law Conversion and State Law Merger Statutes ABA Fall Tax Section in San Francisco, California…

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Estate Planning Department to Host Fall Seminar in Orlando – Asset Protection 2013 Update

By Julia Thomas | September 23, 2013

You’re invited to: An educational seminar hosted by the Estate and Succession Planning Department This presentation will focus on recent legal developments that significantly impact planning opportunities for protecting your client’s assets, including developments regarding homestead, life insurance, asset protection trusts and LLCs. A short overview of the landmark Supreme Court opinion in Windsor and…

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Lauren Detzel Featured in Orange Appeal Magazine

By Julia Thomas | September 16, 2013

Attorney Lauren Detzel is one of 10 central Florida women featured in the September/October 2013 edition of Orange Appeal magazine.  She was quoted in an article entitled, “Salute to Survivors” in connection with the National Breast Cancer Awareness month in October.  The article features 10 women who have battled various types of cancer.  They bravely share their experiences and…

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Dean Mead Hosts Commercial Leasing Seminars in Melbourne and Orlando this month

By Julia Thomas | September 9, 2013

Dean Mead’s Real Estate Development Industry Team is pleased to present the “Commercial Leasing Seminar: Mastering the Art of Negotiation”.  At this year’s seminar, you’ll hear from leading industry attorneys as they describe unique challenges and opportunities afforded by today’s local and regional markets. You will gain insight into the viewpoints of the various parties…

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HB 319: New Legislation Impacting Traffic Concurrency

By Julia Thomas | September 4, 2013

Governor Scott recently signed into law new legislation affecting traffic concurrency in Florida. This legislation is intended to clarify and amend parts of the traffic concurrency legislation passed in 2011. These changes contain a number of provisions that will be helpful to development projects wrestling with traffic concurrency issues. In 2011, the Florida Legislature made…

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