Attorneys Brian Stephens & Stephen Looney Speak on Federal and State Tax Consequences of Conservation Easements

By Julia Thomas | June 14, 2024

Published: June 14, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Due to their experience addressing legal matters for conservation easements across Florida, attorneys Brian Stephens and Stephen Looney were invited to speak to SVN Saunders “Rooted in Land Workshop” attendees, representing landowners and industry leaders from throughout the state of Florida. Presenting “Legal Creation & Tax Consequences of Conservation…

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Dean Mead’s Tax Practice Receives Top Ranking by Chambers USA

By Julia Thomas | June 7, 2024

Published: June 7, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Conducting one-on-one interviews with in-house counsel and third-party experts, Chambers USA continues to rank Dean Mead’s Tax Practice with high rankings. Regarded as the world’s leading legal data and analytics provider, Chambers USA has highlighted top lawyers and law firms across the USA for over two decades. Qualities on…

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Commercial Properties Sales Tax Reduction Effective June 1, 2024

By Julia Thomas | May 30, 2024

Published: May 30, 2024 On April 8, 2024, the Florida Department of Revenue released Tax Information Publication 24A01-02 which reduces state sales tax due on all rent for commercial properties from 4.5% to 2.0%, effective on June 1, 2024. This new tax rate affects all rental payments for occupancy occurring after June 1st regardless of when…

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Dean Mead Welcomes Attorney Jenna F. Barbato

By Julia Thomas | May 22, 2024

Published: May 22, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Jenna Barbato has joined Dean Mead’s Real Estate Department where she will focus on transactional real property law and land use. Jenna joins Dean Mead with experience representing sellers, purchasers, owners, and developers as they navigate the real estate industry. “Having served as an attorney with a well-known boutique…

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Attorney Nichole Mooney Pens Article Addressing Pending Changes to Workers

By Julia Thomas | May 9, 2024

Published: May 9, 2024 (Orlando, FL) In her article “Game-Changing Updates for Workers: Non-competes & Exempt Employee Compensation”, attorney Nicky Mooney reviews recent initiatives predicted to reshape the landscape of employment. The first half of the article addresses the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) announcement a Final Rule which will prohibit most employers from entering into…

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FinCEN’s Proposed Rulemaking Impact on Residential Real Estate

By Julia Thomas | May 7, 2024

Published: May 7, 2024 The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, recently proposed a rule aimed at enhancing the transparency in residential real estate transactions and transfers. The intent is to curb money laundering and fraud in the real estate sector through similar requirements to those imposed…

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Attorney Austin Alderman Reviews FinCEN’s Proposed Rule on Real Estate

By Julia Thomas | May 7, 2024

Published: May 7, 2024 Orlando, FL) In his article “FinCEN’s Proposed Rulemaking Impact on Resident Real Estate” attorney Austin Alderman reviews Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)’s proposed rule. With the continued goal of enhancing transparency in residential real estate, the rule would require the collection and disclosure of beneficial ownership involved in the transaction. Alderman…

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