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Prejudgment Interest: Is the Time Value of Money Overlooked in Divorce Proceedings?

Family Law
Florida is an equitable distribution state.[1] In Florida, the court “must begin with the premise that distribution should be equal.”[2]...

Let’s Get To Work — Together

President's Page
As I travel the state on behalf of the over 114,000 lawyers in Florida, I fondly reflect on our 75th...

Bricks, Mortar, and Misconceptions: The Gold Mine Hidden in Commercial Real Estate (The Many Impacts of Misunderstood Legal Standards)

Business Law
This article examines critical differences between the federal and state definitions of real estate and the financial implications of the...

Welcome to the Table, I’ve Been Saving You a Seat

President's Page
Welcome to the table. If I had to sum up my feelings about stepping into the role of president of...

A Legal Roller Coaster: The Corporate Transparency Act

Business Law
When originally enacted, millions of U.S. businesses and foreign entities registered to do business within the U.S. were impacted by...

Ethics in Estate Administration — Tips and Practice Pointers

Featured Article
Estate administration covers a broad range of legal and tax issues and can involve a multitude of different parties with...

McDonnell Douglas — The “Interloper” on the Ropes

Featured Article
For over 50 years, attorneys and judges have wrestled with the legal framework established by the Supreme Court in McDonnell...

Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes: President of The Florida Bar

Featured Article
Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes seems to have been destined for success. With a natural confidence that puts others at ease, she...

A Guide to Surety Bail Bond Forfeitures

Featured Article
This guide seeks to provide clarity on a complex and essential aspect of Florida’s criminal justice system, by explaining the...

2024-2025 Annual Reports of Sections & Divisions of The Florida Bar

Annual Reports
Alternative Dispute Resolution Established in 2010, the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of The Florida Bar serves members of The Florida...