SB 536: DEP’s Report on Expansion of Beneficial Use of Reclaimed Water, Stormwater, and Excess Surface Water

By Julia Thomas | September 2, 2015

SB 536: DEP’s Report on Expansion of Beneficial Use of Reclaimed Water, Stormwater, and Excess Surface Water Acknowledging that the availability of a sustainable water supply is an essential element of Florida’s future, the 2014 legislature directed that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) produce a comprehensive study to determine whether reclaimed water, stormwater, and…

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20 Attorneys From Dean Mead Recognized in the Best Lawyers in America© 2016

By Julia Thomas | September 1, 2015

Orlando, Fla. – Dean Mead recently announced that 20 of its lawyers representing 14 legal fields were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2016© (Copyright 2015 by Woodward/White, Inc. of Aiken, South Carolina).  The specific fields of practice and attorneys are as follows: Area of Practice Attorney Name Bet-the-Company Litigation Darryl M….

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Florida Legislature Reaches Turning Point on Water Policy

By Julia Thomas | August 24, 2015

Florida Legislature Reaches Turning Point on Water Policy By: Peter M. Dunbar   The optimism at the beginning of this year’s legislative deliberations that there would be major initiatives to modernize Florida’s statewide water policies and implement the provisions of Amendment One faded in the final days of the Regular Session under the weight of…

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The Water Policy that Wasn’t: What’s Setting the Tone for Next Year’s Legislative Session

By Julia Thomas | August 21, 2015

Brittany O. Finkbeiner, an attorney in Dean Mead’s Tallahassee office authored the article “The Water Policy that Wasn’t: What’s Setting the Tone for Next Year’s Legislative Session” which was published in Central Florida Ag News, Vol. 6, Issue 1, July 2015 edition. This article was re-posted with permission from Central Florida Ag News magazine.  The original article was…

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Sales of Real Estate Between Related Entities – Planning to Avoid Unpleasant Surprises

By Julia Thomas | August 13, 2015

Sales of Real Estate Between Related Entities – Planning to Avoid Unpleasant Surprises   Charles H. Egerton and Edward A. Waters, attorneys in Dean Mead’s Tax Department co-authored the article “Sales of Real Estate Between Related Entities – Planning to Avoid Unpleasant Surprises” which was published in the Journal of Passthrough Entities, Vol. 18, No.3, May-June…

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IRS Issues Proposed Regulations Eliminating Requirement That Service Provider File Copy of Section 83(b) Election with Tax Return

By Julia Thomas | August 11, 2015

On 7/17/2015, the IRS issued proposed regulations regarding the Section 83(b) election.  Under the general rule of Section 83(a), if, in connection with the performance of services, property is transferred to any person other than the person for whom such services are performed, the excess of the fair market value of the property as of…

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What Happens When You Receive a Promissory Note for Your Relinquished Property in a Section 1031 Exchange

By Julia Thomas | August 3, 2015

What Happens When You Receive a Promissory Note for Your Relinquished Property in a Section 1031 Exchange   Charles H. Egerton and Edward A. Waters, attorneys in Dean Mead’s Tax Department co-authored the article “What Happens When You Receive a Promissory Note for Your Relinquished Property in a Section 1031 Exchange” which was published in…

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