Navigation As the deadline approaches, Florida lawyers must prepare for an important regulatory shift: the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is now accepting beneficial ownership information reports. Under the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act, companies operating in the U.S. are required to disclose key ownership information, and attorneys will play a crucial […]
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Two Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Receive Miami Dade Bar Circle of Excellence Award
Two Shareholders from the Miami office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. will be honored with the “Circle of Excellence” award by the Miami Dade Bar. The award recognizes attorneys and paralegals that exemplify the values and ethics of those in the legal profession in Florida, according to the organization. The award selection was dependent on a multistage […]
Orlando bar owners sue city over permit policy on funding downtown police services
Several downtown Orlando bars have filed a federal lawsuit against the city, accusing local officials of forcing a small number of venues to bear the burden of paying for overnight policing services in violation of their unconstitutional rights Three plaintiff companies that own seven bars in the downtown area – 6064 NOA LLC, The Beacham […]
DOAH Trial Academy enhances litigation skills for 60 attorneys
Sixty Florida lawyers took part in this year’s Division of Administrative Hearings Trial Academy in Tallahassee. “The attendees took it very seriously and arrived on Monday morning ready to work,” said DOAH Interim Director and Chief Judge Darren A. Schwartz. “We had 10 teams and were once again able to provide one-on-one coaching with a […]
Attorney General Moodys Week Review Oct 4 2024
We called on Congress to pass legislation ensuring car manufacturers keep AM radios in new cars so citizens can receive important reports in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. Last week, Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm, leaving unimaginable damage along our Big Bend coast, as well as causing catastrophic flooding […]