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Leveraging the Power of Local Chambers of Commerce: A Second-Career Lawyer’s Guide to Building a Thriving Practice

After a successful first career in technology, I began my legal career and immediately joined the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, attending events and immersing myself in its councils, eventually being named to the board. This journey not only accelerated my path to building a thriving practice but also revealed the tremendous power of a chamber as a resource for professional growth, visibility and relationship-building.
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CFPB Proposes Rule to Regulate Data Brokers Selling Sensitive Information

In today's digital landscape, data brokers are like modern-day gold miners, sifting through the intimate details of our lives—our addresses, financial records, Social Security numbers—and quietly turning that information into profit. Most of us never asked for this arrangement, yet here we are, with personal data fueling a booming, largely unregulated industry.
5 minute read

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Essential Labor Shifts: Navigating Noncompetes, Workplace Politics and the AI Revolution

With the Aug. 20, 2024, nationwide permanent injunction issued by Judge Ada Brown, for the Northern District of Texas federal court, a contentious FTC rule prohibiting the use of most non-compete agreements is not going into effect. The rule is likely to remain in legal limbo until other courts also considering it finalize their rulings and any appeals run their course—which may ultimately involve the U.S. Supreme Court weighing in.
8 minute read

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Divorce Timing Is Everything: Waiting for the New Year May Have Its Advantages

Heading toward divorce during the holidays can feel like navigating a snowstorm with no clear road ahead—stressful, overwhelming and full of obstacles. But do not worry; there is a light at the end of the tunnel—it is the fresh start that January can bring. Waiting until the new year to file for divorce might not seem festive, but it could be your favorite gift of the season because the timing of this decision can have significant financial, legal, and emotional impacts.
4 minute read

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Initial Steps to Set Up a Fla. Appeal: Your Future Self (or Appellate Attorney) Will Thank You

Most Florida litigators know that an appeal begins with the filing of a notice of appeal in the trial court. In my experience, fewer trial attorneys are also familiar with the initial steps for an appellant to properly set up the appeal and perfect the record. No attorney wants to be embarrassed in front of their client and the appellate court later in the process by having to scramble to fix problems that should have been avoided.
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Motions for Summary Judgment and Discovery: The 2021 Rule Changes Continue to Emerge

Moving parties must cooperate with discovery at the risk of the court allowing additional discovery and delaying the hearing of their motion, and nonmoving parties must diligently pursue their case throughout the discovery period to avoid losing everything.
5 minute read

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A Key Deadline and Other Developments Looming for Condominiums

As we approach the end of 2024, several legal and economic developments are coming to a head for condominiums. From a key statutory deadline and long-awaited court rulings to an imploding market for older condominium units, here is what to watch for in the coming months as Florida’s condominiums try to balance new safety mandates against hard economic realities.
7 minute read

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As a New Year Dawns, the Value of Florida’s Revised Mediation Laws Comes Into Greater Focus

When the clock strikes midnight, ushering in 2025, a new era for mediation in Florida begins. With the state Supreme Court recently upholding amendments to the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators, sweeping changes are set to impact how Floridians approach separation, divorce, and child custody agreements.
4 minute read

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Data Breaches, Increased Regulatory Risk and Florida’s New Digital Bill of Rights

Companies should be aware of the varying applicable regulatory frameworks required to protect consumer data and avoid additional penalties and liabilities under the growing number of data security enforcers.
7 minute read

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Navigating Florida's Products Liability Law: Defective Products, Warnings and the Pursuit of Justice

Products liability law plays a crucial role in protecting consumers from dangerous and defective products. In Florida, the legal framework governing products liability is multifaceted, encompassing strict liability, negligence and breach of warranty claims. As technology advances, consumer products have grown increasingly complex, making them potentially more confusing and hazardous.
6 minute read

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