The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a seismic ruling on February 20, 2026, holding 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Acts (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. The decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump invalidates the sweeping tariffs President Trump imposed beginning in early 2025, which […]
For many business owners, professional licensing and regulatory compliance feel like administrative hurdles to be managed by a human resources department or a dedicated compliance officer. However, looking at these requirements as mere paperwork is a risky oversight. In reality, your business license and your adherence to state regulations are […]
Government contracts are attractive for one simple reason: they can stabilize a business. When a private client cuts spending, a public contract often keeps paying. When markets slow, government projects keep moving. For many Tallahassee-area companies, that predictability makes government work an essential part of their growth strategy. But government […]
Getting a notice that the government intends to take your business property can be one of the most stressful experiences for any Florida business owner. Whether it is for a road widening project, a new public park, or utility expansion projects, the prospect of losing your physical location creates immediate […]
Florida law permits the government to take private property for public use through a process known as eminent domain, provided it pays the owner full compensation. For a commercial property owner, this power can disrupt business operations, reduce property value, or force a complete relocation. Under Florida law, you are […]
Participating in Florida’s government procurement process can be both an opportunity and a challenge. Agencies are required to follow strict statutory and procedural rules to ensure that contracts are awarded fairly. But when those safeguards are overlooked or misapplied, contractors and vendors have the right to challenge the decision through […]
On June 29, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 170 (SB 170). Starting on October 1, 2023, the new law allows city and county ordinances to be challenged in court on the basis that the ordinance is arbitrary or unreasonable, or preempted by state law, and requires suspension […]
On December 31, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court changed Florida’s summary judgment standard by adopting the federal standard in an amendment to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.510. Summary judgment can be a useful tool that allows a court to decide a case after pleadings (and most of the time […]
Northeast Florida has some of the largest Naval bases in the country and many active duty military personnel call the area home. These servicemembers faces stresses that those of us in civilian life will likely never encounter, such as long deployments overseas, or a change of station to another base […]
Judges have an ethical obligation to be fair and impartial, but sometimes there are circumstances where attorneys are within their rights to move to disqualify judges to ensure judicial neutrality. Disqualification is governed by rules and statutes, and attorneys in Florida are given a statutory right to disqualify judges if […]