2016 Legislative Update in Orlando

By Julia Thomas | July 11, 2016

2016 Florida Legislative Update: Thursday, August 18, 2016 (Rescheduled) The Legislative Session concluded in Tallahassee in March and as a result, key legislation for Florida’s business and real estate community was enacted in several areas. Please join us for an overview of the new laws and the changes imposed as a result of these key…

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Appeals Court Provides Guidance on Method for Revoking a Trust

By Julia Thomas | July 7, 2016

In the recent case of Bernal v. Marin, the Third District Court of Appeals interpreted F.S. §736.0602(3), which sets forth the methods by which a trust settlor may revoke or amend a trust.  The statute provides alternative ways that settlor may amend or revoke a trust in addition to those allowed under the common law….

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30th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School

By Julia Thomas | July 7, 2016

Dean Mead sponsored the 30th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School once again. July 19, 2016 – July 22, 2016 Location: Marriott World Center Resort Address: 8701 World Center Drive Orlando, Florida 32821 | View Map Booth # 423 The following sessions featured some of Dean Mead’s attorneys as speakers. Weds., July 20, 2016:  10:30 A.M. –…

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Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015

By Julia Thomas | June 29, 2016

Charlie Egerton, shareholder in Dean Mead’s Tax Department, discusses the revolutionary audit rules that are a part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 and how they affect entities treated as partnerships for tax purposes. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015

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Dean Mead’s 2016 Florida Legislative Update Series

By Julia Thomas | June 28, 2016

Dean Mead hosts the annual “Florida Legislative Update” series in various cities throughout the state. On June 14, 2016, our firm partnered with the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast to offer this program in Brevard County. More than 80 business leaders attended the breakfast program with special guests who participated on the panel…

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3 Things To Know About The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016

By Julia Thomas | June 27, 2016

What are the three things you must know about the recently passed Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016? And how the Act can hurt your business if you are not up to speed . . . Companies looking to protect their intellectual property received welcomed news this year when President Obama signed the bipartisan Defend…

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