Domestic Reporting Companies Exempt from CTA

By Julia Thomas | March 26, 2025

Published: March 26, 2025 On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule, effective March 26, 2025, which modified certain aspects of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting requirements. The rule introduced key changes, including exemptions for domestic reporting companies and adjustments to reporting obligations for foreign entities: Exemption…

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Bankruptcy Attorney James Timko Presents at Turnaround Management Association’s 2025 Florida Conference

By Julia Thomas | March 12, 2025

Published: March 12, 2025 (Orlando, FL) Attorney James A. Timko joined fellow panelists to at the Turnaround Management Association’s 2025 Florida Conference to present “Anatomy of a 363 Deal.” Jim presented alongside fellow panelists Charles Postler, Shareholder with Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler P.A., and Baker Smith, Managing Director with BDO. The panel was moderated…

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Dean Mead Welcomes Attorney Brian Anderson

By Julia Thomas | March 11, 2025

Published: March 11, 2025 (Orlando, FL) Attorney Brian Anderson has joined Dean Mead’s Ft. Pierce office in the firm’s Litigation Department. A commercial litigation attorney with a focus on construction and real estate law, Brian’s experience also includes handling litigation matters pertaining to multiple practice areas including: appellate practice, commercial landlord/tenant, homeowner associations, employment, estates…

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Attorneys Minton and Alderman Present on Tax Policy at Statewide Conference

By Julia Thomas | March 3, 2025

Published: March 3, 2025 (Orlando, FL) Attorneys Michael Minton and Austin Alderman presented “Navigating the Tax Policy Landscape” during Saunders 2025 Lay of the Land Florida Conference. Joining Steve Hamic, CPA and Managing Partner at Hamic, Previte & Sturwold, P.A., the three panelists addressed questions posed by Tyler Davis, President of Saunders Real Estate, concerning:…

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Disaster Declarations Extend Eligible 1031 Exchange Timelines

By Julia Thomas | February 28, 2025

Published: February 28, 2025 In 2024, Florida and other parts of the Southeast were impacted by numerous hurricanes, notably Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In response to these storms, the IRS has provided eligible taxpayers with certain relief and deadline extensions. IRS Announcement IR-2024-266 Fl-2024-10 issued on October 11, 2024, regarding Hurricanes Milton and Helene, provides…

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Dean Mead 2025 Recipient of St. Lucie Chamber of Commerce Business & Industry Award

By Julia Thomas | February 25, 2025

Published: February 25, 2025 (Orlando, FL) St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) has recognized Dean Mead with their 2025 Business and Industry award for Professional Services. The award was received by Ft. Pierce Office Managing Shareholder and attorney W. Lee Dobbins and attorney Logan Wellmeier during the Chamber’s 2024 Annual Business and Industry Awards…

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Dean Mead Welcomes Attorney Ryan Cook

By Julia Thomas | February 20, 2025

Published: February 20, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Attorney Ryan Cook has joined Dean, Mead, Minton and Moore’s Vero Beach office in the firm’s Estate Planning Department. He is primarily focused on probate and trust administration, estate planning, and transfer and fiduciary tax law. Ryan’s practice will include establishing comprehensive estate plans for high-net-worth clients and representing…

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Tom Wert Publishes Article Reviewing Amendments Impacting Mediation

By Julia Thomas | February 18, 2025

Published: February 18, 2025 (Orlando, FL) Attorney Thomas P. Wert has published “Supreme Court Tweaks Mediation Settlement Agreement Rule”, which reviews the Supreme Court of Florida’s revisions to Rule 1.730, Completion of Mediation. The rule change becomes effective on April 1, 2025. The Rule previously required both parties and their counsel to sign mediation settlement…

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