Changes to the Florida Solicitation of Contributions Act

By Claudia Hamilton | June 1, 2015

 Many changes were made to the Florida Solicitation of Contributions Act (the “Act”) in response to abuses in charitable fundraising and are intended to highlight the fundraising practices of charities. The goals of the Act are to allow charitable fundraising and also to protect the public by requiring full disclosure of the use of the…

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Michael Minton Speaks at UF Law Graduation

By Claudia Hamilton | May 22, 2015

Fort Pierce, Fla. – Michael Minton, shareholder at Dean, Mead, Minton & Zwemer, was the alumni welcome guest speaker at the Spring 2015 University of Florida College of Law commencement ceremony on May 17, 2015 at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Gainesville, Florida. This year’s class included 291 graduating students receiving Juris…

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Florida Legislative Post-Session Highlights

By Claudia Hamilton | May 22, 2015

Florida Legislative Post-Session Report A View from the Capitol Dean Mead’s Government Relations, Lobbying and Administrative Law industry team is pleased to provide a summary report of the highlights from the 2015 Florida Legislative Session. Below is a description of passed legislation that may be of interest to your business. “SB” is the abbreviation for…

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2014 Farm Bill Meeting – June 18, 2014

By Claudia Hamilton | May 16, 2014

2014 Farm Bill Meeting                                                                           June 18, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Mid-Florida Research & Education Ctr Auditorium, 2725 South Binion Road, Apopka, FL  32703. Public meeting for local farmers and ranchers about new Farm Bill changes. Farm Bill Meeting Explains Programs to Farmers, Ranchers WHAT:  Public meeting for local farmers and ranchers explains new Farm Bill changes…

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