Even though the Florida Legislature approved 206 bills during the 2020 session, only a few go into effect at the beginning of the year.
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Florida Laws that Begin on January 1, 2021
by Sean McQuaid on December 31st, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law, Criminal Defense, Labor and Employment, Personal Injury

Federal Class Actions
by Caitlin Szematowicz on September 9th, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law, Litigation
There are specific rules that pertain to federal class actions. The Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 23 governs class actions.
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Jurisdiction Over Non-Resident Defendants
by Caitlin Szematowicz on July 17th, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law, Litigation
Tags: Civil, Litigation
The State of Florida must have personal jurisdiction over the non-resident in order to properly hear and decide the case.
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Class Action Lawsuits
by Caitlin Szematowicz on July 16th, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law, Labor and Employment, Litigation
Tags: Labor Law, Lawsuit, Litigation
A class action is generally defined as a lawsuit filed or defended by an individual or small group acting on behalf of a large group.
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Appellate Jurisdiction
by Caitlin Szematowicz on July 13th, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law, Criminal Defense
Tags: Appellate Process
This article will review the appellate jurisdiction of the Florida Supreme Court, Florida District Court of Appeals, and Florida Circuit Courts.
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COVID-19’s Affect on Contractual Duties of Parties in Real Estate
by Andrew Pardun on June 8th, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law, Real Estate Law
Tags: Business, Corporate, Pinellas County, Real Estate
This article explains how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) affects contractual duties of parties in real estate contracts and leases.
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Interrogatories, Requests for Productions, and Admissions
by Caitlin Szematowicz on June 3rd, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law, Litigation
Tags: Business, Corporate, Litigation, Pinellas County
This article will review Interrogatories, Requests for Productions, and Admissions of discovery that parties propound upon another party in writing.
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NAVIGATING THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP): APPLICATION, ELIGIBILITY, FORGIVENESS, NECESSITY, AND MORE
by Andrew Pardun on June 1st, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law
Tags: Business, Pinellas County, St Petersburg
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is designed to assist small businesses maintain their employees and payroll for an 8-week period following loan funding.
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What Does “Necessary” Mean in the Context of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)?
by Andrew Pardun on May 18th, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law
Tags: Business, Loans, Small Business
Controversy surrounding large companies that have received PPP funding has put the idea of “necessary” under a microscope.
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COVID-19 and Business Interruption Insurance
by Jonathon Douglas on May 15th, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law, Insurance Dispute
Tags: Business, Insurance, Insurance policies, Pinellas County, Property Damage
This article will assess whether business owners potentially have a viable COVID-19 insurance claim and what steps to take in order to position your business for a successful outcome.
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