Michael Minton Named Most Influential Business Leader by Florida Trend

By deanmead | November 17, 2022

Dean Mead Shareholder and past Firm President, Michael Minton has been recognized by Florida Trend in their Florida 500 publication. Selection spotlights professionals whom others in their communities or industry sectors turn to for leadership. Mr. Minton has been recognized on the Florida 500 list since its inception in 2018. Michael’s clients receive the benefit…

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Boozy Ice Cream is in the Gray: When is ice cream considered alcoholic?

By deanmead | November 10, 2022

The Background In August 2021, Tipsy Scoop LLC, a New York based purveyor of “boozy ice cream”, filed a petition for declaratory statement with the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (DABT).  The petition requested that DABT opine on whether their alcohol infused ice creams and sorbets were legal to sell within Florida at…

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I Disagree with my Property Tax Assessment – What Next?

By deanmead | September 1, 2022

Each August, the elected property appraisers of Florida issue assessment notices captioned “Notice of Proposed Property Taxes” to property owners in their counties. For historical reasons, these are generally referred to as “TRIM” notices. In addition to other information, the TRIM notices show the assessed value of the property, and the mailing of the notices…

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2022 Alcoholic Beverage Quota License Drawing Primer

By deanmead | August 8, 2022

The term “Quota license” refers to a license issued pursuant to section 561.20(1), Florida Statutes, authorizing the sale of beer, wine and liquor in Florida. These licenses are limited in the number permitted to be issued by the county and are subject to the statutory population restraints on the issuance of new licenses.    Recently, the…

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Florida Trend Magazine Recognizes Five Attorneys as ‘Legal Elite’

By deanmead | June 30, 2022

Five attorneys have been recognized among Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite 2022. The list includes two of the firm’s shareholders who are members of the distinguished Hall of Fame including Lauren Y. Detzel and Peter M. Dunbar, who have consistently earned high rankings from their peers in the annual Legal Elite voting. The complete list…

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11 Dean Mead Attorneys Recognized by 2022 Florida Super Lawyers List

By deanmead | June 24, 2022

FLORIDA – June 2022 – Dean Mead announces that 11 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Florida Super Lawyers, an annual list of top-ranked lawyers. This also includes one attorney recognized as a “Rising Star,” an up-and-comer under the age of 40. Additionally, two of Dean Mead’s attorneys…

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FDA Calls for Halt of Sales and Removal of Juul Vaping Products

By deanmead | June 23, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) published marketing denial orders on June 23, 2022, effectively calling for the halt of sales and the removal of Juul vaping products from American shelves.  Juul will likely appeal the order, and it remains to be seen as to whether the company or its retail partners will voluntarily…

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