Every tobacco industry player (and tobacco consumer) has seen them: brands with flavor names like “honey berry” or “white grape.” These are staples of the tobacco industry and can be the backbone of a brand hedging against limited offerings that can often be high risk but high reward seasonal product […]
The Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund (known as the “Fund”) is a statutory remedy for homeowners who suffer financial losses due to the misconduct of licensed contractors. The Fund serves as a last resort for homeowners and is only an option for those homeowners who have done the work to […]
The situation is all too familiar: a busy real estate broker has failed to monitor one of their sales associates properly. The sales associate has taken money from a client and accidentally placed it in their own bank account. They either do not know or forgot the full requirements to […]
The Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund is a powerful tool for homeowners who have been wronged by a licensed contractor. The “Recovery Fund” or “the Fund,” as it’s often known, helps homeowners who have been harmed by a licensed contractor. Created under section 489.140 of the Florida Statutes, the Fund […]
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is the state’s primary regulatory agency for professional licenses. It oversees more than thirty industries and professions that form the foundation of Florida’s economy. From contractors who build homes and commercial structures, to real estate agents who facilitate property transactions, to […]
In Florida, product regulation has become a battlefield where state laws and local ordinances clash. A recent example is the Coral Gables ban on polystyrene (Styrofoam) containers, which was struck down by an appellate court because state statutes preempt local regulation of packaging materials. This case highlights a broader trend: […]
Running a business in Florida often means juggling a maze of rules and requirements from multiple regulatory agencies. Even careful business owners can find themselves accused of breaking a rule they never knew existed. The good news is that Florida law recognizes that not every misstep should carry harsh penalties. […]
What You Need to Know About the “Big Beautiful Bill” and Emerging Opportunities in Graduate Lending With the passage of President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package, the “Big Beautiful Bill,” the federal student loan system has entered a new era. While much public attention has focused on increased borrowing […]
A Course Correction in Noncompete Policy In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made national headlines when it voted to adopt a rule banning most noncompete agreements nationwide. The move sought to reshape employer-employee relationships in a way that would expand worker mobility and challenge traditional business protections. By […]
Florida has positioned itself at the center of a national debate over food technology and agricultural policy with the passage of Senate Bill 1084 (SB 1084), which bans the manufacture and sale of lab-grown or cultivated meat in the state. While hailed by some as a win for traditional ranchers […]