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In a sweeping attack on the home rule authority of every city and county in the state of Florida, the Florida Legislature has adopted Senate Bill 180 (SB 180) with a last-minute amendment that [...]

This article originally appeared in the Daily Business Review on September 20, 2022, and was written by Jamie A. Cole and Candice Balmori. Given the frequent interactions between government and [...]

This article originally appeared in the Insurance Journal on May 18 and was written by firm partners, Jamie A. Cole and Eric Stettin.   The right to protest in America is a fundamental right [...]

Yesterday, Governor DeSantis signed the Combatting Public Disorder Act, which amends numerous Florida Statutes in response to recent demonstrations, and resulting property damage and injuries. [...]

President Biden just signed the COVID-19 Pandemic Rescue Plan, which included over $45 billion in funding for large cities (population of at least 50,000) and over $19 billion for small cities [...]

In light of the current public health emergency due to COVID-19, government and health officials are recommending that the public avoid any large public gatherings. It is possible that officials [...]

As local governments prepare for the effects of COVID-19, it is important to recognize some of the legal challenges and implications presented by the virus for our communities. Here are some [...]