Environmental ProtectionFeaturedFlorida LawUncategorized
November 22, 2024By Kharla Salazar
Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax is aptly titled after its main character: a mystical, short orange being who is the guardian of a Truffula forest and speaks on behalf of the trees and all the creatures who reside there.[i] The Lorax’s appearances are purposefully timed as he swiftly appears when the first Truffula tree is chopped, […]
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Business LawFeaturedFlorida Law
November 18, 2024By Nicole Nardo
A major driving factor in forming a corporation, limited liability corporation (“LLC”), or limited partnership is the creation of a distinct legal entity. With such a distinction in place, the entity enjoys limited liability and, thus, the shield of a “corporate veil.” With this protection, only the personal assets invested in the business are at […]
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Climate ChangeFeaturedFlorida Law
November 8, 2024By Mauro Reyes
Florida is at the epicenter of the climate crisis. Rising sea levels, intensifying hurricanes, and frequent flooding have made the state’s vulnerability to climate change undeniable. In response, many Florida-based corporations have made bold climate pledges, committing themselves to ambitious goals. For instance, NextEra Energy—the parent company of Florida Power & Light—has promised to eliminate […]
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FeaturedFlorida LawHousing CrisisReal Estate Law
October 1, 2024By Lauren Monteagudo
In 2023, Florida passed the Live Local Act, also referred to as SB 102. This Act was implemented as a way to “increase the availability of affordable housing opportunities for Florida’s residents, who desire to live within the communities they serve.”[i] More specifically, this Act allocates a historic amount of funding, incentives, programs, and […]
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