Michael Minton Named Most Influential Business Leader by Florida Trend

By Julia Thomas | 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 Julia Thomas | 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 Julia Thomas | 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 Julia Thomas | 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 Julia Thomas | 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 Julia Thomas | 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 Julia Thomas | 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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Landowners With Solar Power Barely Avoided an Eclipse of Their Benefits

By Julia Thomas | June 6, 2022

Gov. Ron DeSantis saved landowners who generate solar power from losing a key financial benefit when he vetoed a bill passed by healthy majorities in both houses of the Florida Legislature. The governor in April rejected House Bill 741, which would have evaporated significant value from pending investments in solar power. It also would have forced…

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