- 9.14.20Speaking Engagement
Woodrow “Woody” H. Pollack, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, will participate as a panelist at an upcoming virtual webinar for Tampa Connection on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
- 9.10.20Article
Ryan C. Reinert, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, was recently featured in a Business Observer article discussing the expected tidal wave of commercial foreclosures and bankruptcies in the wake of expiring ...
- 9.8.20Recognition
Fort Lauderdale partner Joseph Goldstein has been certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Court Mediator. Following the completion of a 40-hour program as part of the process, Joe was certified by the Florida Supreme ...
- 9.4.20Media Mention
According to an article published by The American Lawyer, big firms have no set plans to discontinue remote work policies applied during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 9.3.20Recognition
Fort Lauderdale partner Edward O’Sheehan was recently recognized as “Attorney of the Year” by Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA).
- 9.2.20Recognition
Miami partner Aliette DelPozo Rodz has been selected as a Take a Walk in Her Shoes honoree for her outstanding and admired community leadership.
- 9.2.20Firm News
Shutts & Bowen is pleased to announce its inclusion in Law360’s 2020 Diversity Snapshot, a report compiled by demographic data submitted by more than 300 firms on their overall attorney headcount as of December 31, 2019.
- 9.1.20Recognition
Palm Beach Illustrated has published the 2020 list of “Top Lawyers” in Palm Beach County.
- 9.1.20Article
Ryan C. Reinert, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, was recently quoted in a Tampa Bay Business Journal (TBBJ) article discussing the possible wave of commercial tenant evictions over the coming weeks.
- 8.31.20Recognition
The Orlando Business Journal recognized Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office as a finalist for its “2020 Best Places to Work” awards in the large business category, ranking at No. 3 among the listed companies.
- 8.31.20Article
The economic landscape in this country has changed dramatically since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 8.28.20Speaking Engagement
West Palm Beach partner Patricia Leonard was one of the moderators for the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s 2020 Virtual Bench-Bar Conference.
- 8.27.20Article
John H. Dannecker, a partner in the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, recently offered insight on COVID-19 liability waivers for Construction Dive’s series, “The Dotted Line,” which provides in-depth perspective on the ...
- 8.26.20Event
Miami partner Gary Cohen will be a moderator for the upcoming virtual FL Housing Coalition Annual Affordable Housing Conference on August 31-September 2.
- 8.26.20Media Mention
As a national debate looms over the U.S. Postal Service and mail-in voting, West Palm Beach partner Harvey E. Oyer III was recently interviewed by South Florida’s National Public Radio, discussing the rich history of mail carriers ...
- 8.25.20Recognition
Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Brett Renton, a partner in the firm’s Orlando office, was recently appointed to a year-long term as Vice-Chair of the Florida Airports Council Legal Committee.
- 8.25.20Firm News
Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that George N. Meros, Jr., a high-profile litigator and lobbyist, has joined the firm as a partner in the Tallahassee office.
- 8.25.20Recognition
Miami partner Aliette DelPozo Rodz was selected as an Honoree for the First Annual South Florida Business & Wealth (SFBW) Prestigious Women Awards.
- 8.24.20Article
Timothy Woodward, a partner in the Tampa office of Shutts & Bowen LLP and leader of the firm’s Construction practice group, recently participated in Law 360’s Coronavirus Q&A, discussing the pandemic’s impact on the ...
- 8.24.20Media Mention
Kimberly Prior and Daniel Stabile discussed several matters with E-Crypto News, including regulation concerns, private sector leadership, and diverging views concerning cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
- 8.20.20Recognition
Shutts and Bowen is proud to announce that 122 attorneys were recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
- 8.20.20Article
The Florida Legislature passed a bill in the 2020 session amending Section 689.01, Florida Statutes (known as the Statute of Conveyances) so that two witnesses will no longer be required for a lease of real property.[i] On June 27 ...
- 8.18.20Webinar
Michael A. Sjuggerud, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, will speak at an upcoming CAP Rate webinar for the Florida CCIM Chapter Central District on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
- 8.18.20Speaking Engagement
Erik M. Hanson, an attorney in the Sarasota office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, will present “Changing Your Construction Contracts for COVID-19”to the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange via Zoom on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.
- 8.14.20Article
Paul J. Scheck, a partner in the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, was recently quoted in an article by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) addressing the employee-relations considerations of altering vacation ...
- 8.12.20Media Mention
As more construction companies and contractors incorporate virtual and/or augmented reality in their projects, contractors using technologies beyond basic tools should budget for future patent issues so that the potential ...
- 8.11.20Media Mention
Hacking is becoming a bigger problem in commerce, politics and now litigation more than ever, as evidenced by numerous high profile lawsuits that have been filed around the country.
- 8.11.20Article
Affordable housing offers low-income individuals and families the ability to reside in quality rental properties at price points within their budgets, while also providing developers and investors with the opportunity to give ...
- 8.10.20Firm News
Fort Lauderdale partner Jamie Wasserman was appointed by the Board of Directors of the Leadership Broward Foundation to serve as General Counsel for the 2020-2021 program year. Jamie, who currently sits on the organization’s ...
- 8.7.20Firm News
Miami attorney Ryan McCarthy has been appointed to The Florida Bar’s Eleventh Circuit Grievance Committee “N.” His appointment began on August 1, 2020, for a three-year term.
- 8.6.20Article
Bud Bennington, a Senior Litigation Partner in the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, recently offered his insight in an interview with the Orlando Business Journal about these unprecedented times our judicial system is facing ...
- 8.4.20Publication
Shutts & Bowen Partners Daniel T. Stabile and Kimberly A. Prior and Carlton Fields Of Counsel Andrew M. Hinkes have produced an important resource that provides a thoughtful examination of the key legal and regulatory issues ...
- 7.30.20Webinar
West Palm Beach attorneys Patricia Leonard and Michael Munoz will participate as speakers in an upcoming virtual seminar titled “Dirty Litigation Tactics: How to Deal with the ‘Rambo’ Litigator.” The event, which will ...
- 7.30.20Firm News
Shutts & Bowen LLP congratulates Suzanne Labrit, a partner in the firm’s Tampa office and Co-Chair of the firm’s Appellate Practice Group, on her recent appointment to the Second District Court of Appeal by Governor Ron ...
- 7.28.20Speaking Engagement
R. Alan Higbee, Managing Partner of Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, will be a featured panelist speaker at leadership summit, Invest: Tampa Bay 2020, on August 20 at 11:30 AM.
- 7.28.20Article
There are many different opinions on whether the Washington Redskins NFL football franchise should change its long-standing name, with fans on both sides of the issue. But for fans of trademark law, there is an interesting legal ...
- 7.27.20Recognition
Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to once again have been ranked among the top Central Florida law firms in the Orlando Business Journal’s annual lists for both Litigation and Intellectual Property firms.
- 7.27.20Media Mention
Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber is proposing legislation to change the dynamic of the City’s South Beach Entertainment District. Some changes include a midnight ban on alcohol sales, businesses having to qualify for permits to ...
- 7.23.20Firm News
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Delray Beach Historical Society recently announced that it is unable to hold its popular summer camp this year. Alternatively, they are providing parents with an imaginative, backyard ...
- 7.22.20Publication
Mary Ruth Houston, Co-Managing Partner of Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office and Chair of the Labor & Employment practice group, recently authored an article for the Orlando Business Journal (OBJ), providing an employment law ...
- 7.21.20Speaking Engagement
Amanda B. Buffinton, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, will be a featured speaker at the 4th Annual Insurance in the Construction Industry Seminar on August 6-7, 2020, discussing the current state of the law with ...
- 7.20.20Article
The American Dream is premised on the notion that equality of opportunity is available to any American, allowing the highest aspirations and goals to be achieved. For many Black Americans, however, the seemingly-equal road to ...
- 7.20.20Recognition
Christopher F. Hamilton, a senior associate in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, was recently appointed 3rd Vice President of the International Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Tampa, Inc. (Propeller Club – Port of ...
- 7.17.20Client Alert
COVID-19 has presented unprecedented challenges for public companies, not just as to its effects on their business but also on how to provide adequate and timely disclosures. As the quarter ended June 30, 2020 is the first full ...
- 7.16.20Client Alert
As commercial real estate deal flow has significantly decreased due to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19, there is no better time than the present for sellers of commercial real estate to plan in advance for the successful sale of their ...
- 7.15.20Recognition
Derrick M. Valkenburg, a partner out of Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, was recently appointed to the Executive Council of Junior Achievement of Central Florida’s (JACF) board of directors. Effective July 1, 2020, Derrick ...
- 7.14.20Client Alert
In an increasingly integrated global economy, and as businesses shift to online sales and a broader client base, it is important to have a clear understanding of, among other things, the U.S. sanctions in place, and the specific ...
- 7.13.20Firm News
Benjamin J. Gibson, a partner with the Tallahassee office of Shutts & Bowen, was elected Chair of the First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nomination Commission, a nonpartisan nine-member commission of lawyers who locate ...
- 7.9.20Firm News
Miranda Lundeen Soto, a partner with the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen, was elected Vice Chair of the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission. She will serve a one-year term. JNCs are a nonpartisan nine-member commission of ...
- 7.8.20Recognition
Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Lauren A. Taylor, a partner in the firm’s Tampa office, has been accepted into Class V of the Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).