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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...

In Huang v. United States, the District Court denied the IRS’s motion to dismiss a taxpayer’s refund suit challenging penalties for failing to timely file Form 3520. The case notably acknowledges that reliance on tax preparation software—traditionally a weak defense—may contr...

On July 1, 2025, a new law went into effect in Florida that marks a major shift in the state's wetland mitigation program. The law allows developers to purchase mitigation credits from banks outside of designated service areas when local credits are insufficient—a move expected to ease credit ...

HB 913 brings another round of significant changes to the Condominium Act, with new regulations also affecting property managers, milestone inspections, and cooperative associations. Read our breakdown of the key updates taking effect July 1, 2025, and how they will impact stakeholders throughout Fl...

In October 2018, Jarvis Arrington, a former employee at a Burger King franchisee in Illinois, filed a class action complaint against Burger King Worldwide and Burger King Corporation (collectively, “Burger King” or “BKC”) for violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S....

In the world of public procurement, government entities face a myriad of challenges. As the safe keepers of the public trust, they must balance the need for fairness and obtaining the best value while also delivering goods and services to their constituents efficiently. In addition, many government ...

With economic uncertainty rising and the TCJA's gift and estate tax exemption set to sunset at the end of 2025, high net worth families should act now to leverage planning strategies. Depressed asset values, high interest rates, and potential tax changes make this a critical window to transfer wealt...

Senate Bill 1730 (“SB1730”) was passed by the legislature on May 1, 2025, and will become law on July 1, 2025, unless signed earlier or vetoed by the Governor. SB1730 amends critical portions of the Live Local Act in Fla. Stat. § 125.01055 for counties and 166.04151 for municipaliti...

As solar panel rooftop leases gain traction in commercial real estate markets, both landlords and lenders must navigate critical due diligence, lease structuring, and financing risks. Understanding these legal touchpoints is essential to protect long-term property values and avoid costly complicatio...

The Florida Housing Finance Corporation (“FHFC”) recently published the 2025 Income Limits and Rent Limits. These figures reflect more than a 9% increase in most jurisdictions’ rent limits applicable to qualifying Live Local Act projects.