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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Supreme Court Tweaks Mediation Settlement Agreement Rule

By Julia Thomas | February 18, 2025

Published: February 18, 2024 As part of its ongoing revisions of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, on February 6, 2025, the Supreme Court of Florida revised Rule 1.730 (Completion of Mediation), adopting amendments proposed by the Florida Bar’s Civil Procedure Rules Committee. The rule change becomes effective on April 1, 2025. Rule 1.730 previously…

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Dean Mead Welcomes Attorney Taylor Zymowski

By Julia Thomas | February 5, 2025

Published: February 5, 2025 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is proud to announce Taylor Zymowski has joined the firm’s Litigation Department. Her practice focus includes matters addressing the complex nature of litigation and will include representing corporate clients and individuals in matters related to business disputes, contracts, and fraud. “Taylor joins Dean Mead having an important…

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Dean Mead Elects Newest Shareholders Kathleen Hugo and James Timko

By Julia Thomas | February 3, 2025

Published: February 3, 2025 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is proud to announce Kathleen M. Hugo and James “Jim” A. Timko have been elected as the firm’s newest Shareholders. As a member of the firm’s Real Estate Department, Kathleen’s practice focuses on real estate sales and acquisitions, leasing, and land development. A member of the firm’s…

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Corrick to Retire from Dean Mead

By Julia Thomas | January 21, 2025

Published: January 21, 2025 (Orlando, FL) Dennis G. Corrick, Shareholder and Attorney with Dean Mead, has officially announced his retirement after an illustrious career spanning nearly 27 years in the legal field. Widely respected for his exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication, Dennis has built a legacy through his efforts in addressing the issues facing owners…

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CTA Meets the Supreme Court, Litigation Remains Ongoing

By Julia Thomas | January 9, 2025

Published: January 9, 2025 In his article “CTA Meets the Supreme Court”, attorney Austin Alderman shares details pertaining to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s application filing with the Supreme Court of the United States to stay a nationwide injunction of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) from the Fifth Circuit. The author writes, “The Supreme Court’s…

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CTA Meets the Supreme Court

By Julia Thomas | January 9, 2025

Published: January 9, 2025 On December 3 the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit paused the requirement for reporting companies to file Beneficial Ownership Information Reports (BOIR), as required by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The month of December was a busy one for the CTA as it included: court appeals, initial…

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Corporate Transparency Act Injunction Reinstated, Additional Appeals Anticipated

By Julia Thomas | December 27, 2024

Published: December 27, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Effective December 26, reporting companies are not currently required to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and related reporting obligations. Dean Mead attorney Austin Alderman continues to remain abreast of the ongoing debate within the courts regarding the unconstitutionality of the reporting requirements. The injunction of the CTA…

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