Government Relations & Lobbying
Bringing Client Goals to Fruition with Substantial Relationships and Deep Knowledge Our Government Relations & Lobbying team blends strong knowledge with impactful relationships. In fact,…
Bringing Client Goals to Fruition with Substantial Relationships and Deep Knowledge Our Government Relations & Lobbying team blends strong knowledge with impactful relationships. In fact,…
Dean Mead’s Tax Department handles tax planning issues for businesses and individuals. The attorneys in our department have extensive experience in a full range of…
Published: May 18, 2023 (Tallahassee, FL) In their article “Florida Gaming Control Commission Faces Crossroads on Gaming Regulation” Dean Mead Attorneys Marc Dunbar and Daniel McGinn review the case developing between the Washington County Kennel Club, more commonly known as the Ebro Poker Room, and the Florida Gaming Control Commission. Identified qualities of a new…
Read MorePublished: May 17, 2023 (Tallahassee, FL) In the article “Moody’s Opposition to Recreational Marijuana Ballot Proposal” Dean Mead Attorneys Daniel Russell and Daniel McGinn address Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s stance regarding proposed constitutional amendment numbered 22-05, titled “Adult Personal Use of Marijuana.” Moody has vowed to stand in the way of the amendment which…
Read MorePublished: May 16, 2023 Washington County Kennel Club, more commonly known as the Ebro Poker Room, provided the developing Florida Gaming Control Commission (“Commission”) with its first opportunity to set the tone on cardroom violations under the new statute related to designated player games. — In mid-September 2022, the Commission first became aware that the…
Read MoreUpdated: May 24, 2023 Originally Published: May 16, 2023 With the citizens of Florida once again on the verge of placing a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize the adult use of recreational marijuana on the 2024 ballot, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has again vowed to stand in the way of one of…
Read MorePublished: May 12, 2023 The Governor signed HB 639 into law May 12, 2023 as chapter 2023-65, Laws of Florida. The law has two effects on the licensing of locations to sell alcoholic beverages. — While the law modifies the not-often seen cabana/beach club license criteria by allowing locations with either bathrooms and locker…
Read MoreThe 2023 Florida Regular Legislative Session concluded May 5, 2023. In total, 320 general bills passed both Chambers. Please Note: The full text of each bill and any amendments can be found on the legislative web sites: www.flsenate.gov; www.myfloridahouse.com; www.leg.state.fl.us. Passed Legislation TAXATION – HB 7063 is the annual legislative tax packages. HB 7063…
Read MorePublished: April 26, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Published via The Florida Bar Tax Section Bulletin, the article, “Florida Corporate Income Tax – Department of Revenue Cannot Ignore Own Cost of Performance Rule”, shares French Brown’s and Daniel McGinn’s collective thoughts on the Final Judgment in Case No. 2021-CA-2158, Target Enterprise, Inc. (TEI) v. State of Florida…
Read MorePublished: April 21, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead announced Allison P. Barkett has been hired as an Attorney in the firm’s Business Litigation Department. Her practice focus will be on representing corporate clients in matters related to disputes, including real estate and contract actions. “Allison joins Dean Mead with a few years of experience and, as…
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