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Gary S. Lesser: President of The Florida Bar
During the 1920s Florida land boom, Americans came from all over the country to seek opportunity in the Sunshine State,...
Understanding the New Florida Community Property Trust, Part I
The Florida Community Property Trust Act,[1] which is effective for such trusts created on or after July 1, 2021, provides...
Where to Incorporate? Florida Bar Survey Results and a Florida vs. Delaware Comparative Analysis
As of December 31, 2021, there were 811,396 active for-profit corporations incorporated under Florida law, including 104,625 incorporated in 2021.[1]...
The Value of Mentorship in a New(er) Lawyer’s Career
The legal profession has changed so significantly in many ways over the last few decades, but some concepts are as...
An Overview of the “Apex Doctrine” and its Applicability Under Florida Law
Rule 1.280(b)(1) of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure provides that a party may “obtain discovery regarding any matter, not...
No Written Shareholder Agreement? A Survey of Florida Shareholders’ Statutory Rights
A shareholders’ rights and obligations in a Florida corporation generally derive from two main sources: the corporation’s governing documents, such...
A Glimpse Ahead
This year I have been asked often what our profession will be like in the years ahead — in 2030...
2021-2022 Annual Reports of Sections and Divisions of The Florida Bar
Administrative Law Animal Law Appellate Practice Alternative Dispute Resolution Business Law City, County and Local Government Law Criminal Law Elder...
2021-2022 Annual Reports of Committees of The Florida Bar
Adoption Law Certification Admiralty and Maritime Law Certification Admiralty Law Advertising Annual Convention Antitrust and Trade Regulation Certification Appellate Court...
Protectors and Directors and Advisers: Oh My! The New Florida Uniform Directed Trust Act
In July 2021, Florida adopted the new Florida Uniform Directed Trust Act (FUDTA),[1] in response to the increased use of...
