Unraveling the Mysteries of Rule 17g-5

Bilzin Sumberg is pleased to have represented Simon Property Group®, the largest owner of shopping centers in the United States and a global leader in retail real estate, in its $512 million acquisition of Swire Properties’ remaining interest in the retail and parking components of Brickel...

HB 7031 was adopted by the Florida legislature and signed into law by Governor DeSantis on June 30, 2025. Among other modifications to Florida tax law, the Bill repeals Section 212.031, Florida Statutes, which provided for the payment of 2% Florida sales tax on rental payments and license fees for c...

The Community Redevelopment Act of 1969 authorizes counties and municipalities to create CRAs as a means for redeveloping slums and blighted areas in the community. The Florida Legislature is currently considering a proposed bill (HB 991/SB 1242), which would dramatically limit the impact and operat...