18 Dean Mead Attorneys Recognized Among 2016 Super Lawyers

By Julia Thomas | June 24, 2016
Super Lawyers

Orlando, Fla. – The publication Florida Super Lawyers has named 18 Dean Mead attorneys to their annual list of top-ranked lawyers and three Dean Mead attorneys as rising stars in Florida for 2016. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected. Lauren Y. Detzel, Shareholder, is named among the ‘Top…

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FAA Publishes Much Anticipated “Drone” Regulations, 14 CFR Part 107

By Julia Thomas | June 21, 2016

The much anticipated Small Unmanned Aircraft rules were published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today, June 21, 2016. Some of the highlights of the rules include: Unmanned aircraft must weigh less than 55 lbs.; The unmanned aircraft must remain within the visual line-of-sight (VLOS) of the remote pilot; and It must remain a maximum…

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Social Media Sabotage: Is Your Business Prepared?

By Julia Thomas | June 16, 2016

Why social media guidelines should be a part of any non-disclosure agreement, non-compete clause, or other employment agreement. Using LinkedIn®, a former employee starts contacting your clients and stealing your business. You’re pretty confident you have solid legal recourse. After all, he did sign an employment agreement including non-disclosure, non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality clauses. Seems…

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Incomplete Condo Docs Can Sink Your Sale. Here’s Why?

By Julia Thomas | June 15, 2016

I recently represented an elderly gentleman who improvidently entered into a contract to purchase a condominium apartment. After signing the contract, he became aware that the condominium owner’s association monthly assessments were far in excess of what he could afford to pay. He waited several weeks before hiring me to assist him and had even…

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COBRA Continuation Coverage in Merger & Acquisition Transactions

By Julia Thomas | June 13, 2016

Generally, purchasers prefer to acquire businesses by purchasing the assets of the selling entity, rather than acquiring its stock. One of the advantages of an asset sale versus a stock sale is that the purchaser can avoid assuming most of the liabilities associated with the selling entity. However, many purchasers are unaware that they may…

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Dean Mead Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2016

By Julia Thomas | June 3, 2016

Orlando, FL – Dean, Mead, Egerton, Bloodworth, Capouano & Bozarth, P.A. is pleased to announced that the 2016 edition of Chambers USA has recognized the firm and several of its individual lawyers with top rankings.  The following attorneys have been recognized for 2016 as “Leaders in their Field”: Lauren Y. Detzel, Charles H. Egerton, Stephen…

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2016 Brevard County Legislative Update

By Julia Thomas | May 23, 2016

       Dean Mead and the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast are pleased to present: The 2016 Florida Legislative Session Update Tuesday, June 14, 2016 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…

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New Overtime Rules – How They May Impact You and Your Business

By Julia Thomas | May 18, 2016

Today, May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) finalized changes to the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).  This is not a “Chicken Little” moment; the rules are real and significantly impact the workers you currently classify as “exempt” from overtime.  The changes are the most significant since 2004 and were…

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