2022 Alcoholic Beverage Quota License Drawing Primer

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’

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

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

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

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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Dean Mead Welcomes Attorney Michaela Kirn

Orlando, FL – Dean Mead is pleased to announce the addition of Michaela Kirn in the Orlando office. Ms. Kirn practices in the firm’s litigation department and handles a variety of matters, including cases involving construction defects, property rights, employment related issues, and other business disputes. Prior to joining Dean Mead, Ms. Kirn defended clients…

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