Eleventh Circuit Upholds Tribal Immunity for Miccosukee in Dram Shop Case
The Eleventh Circuit recently affirmed a lower court decision to dismiss a father’s claim against the Miccosukee Indian Tribe for violating state dram shop laws by knowingly serving excessive [...]
New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Guidelines Aim to Curb Foreclosures, Facilitate Short Sale Process
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FIFA”), the regulatory agency governing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks, recently promulgated new guidelines to facilitate approval [...]
Florida Bar Says Undocumented Status Does Not Automatically Disqualify Applicant from Practicing Law
The Florida Bar recently notified the Florida Supreme Court that there were “no good moral character and fitness issues” that would automatically disqualify an undocumented immigrant [...]
House Bill 937: Give Me a Break! (At Least a Little One on Advertising Costs)
Section 50.061, Florida Statutes regulates the amount a publisher of a newspaper can charge local governments for the publishing of any and all official public notices or legal advertisements. [...]
Elections and Condominium Associations: Who Can Serve as a Director?
A condominium’s annual election provides the association’s voting members with the opportunity to select new individuals to serve on its board of directors. Candidates provide their notice [...]
WSH Attorneys Recognized as BestLawyers by National Publication
Each summer, BestLawyers compiles a list of the most reputable attorneys throughout the country. This year, WSH is thrilled to announce that several of its Members and Partners have been selected [...]
Florida Supreme Court Adopts Amendments Governing Discovery of Electronically Stored Information
Effective September 1, procedural rule amendments governing discovery of electronically stored information (ESI) will go into effect in Florida courts. These amendments permit discovery of ESI [...]
ALJ Recommended Order OKs Condominium Association Plan to Level Sand Dune
WSH Members Mitchell J. Burnstein and Susan L. Trevarthen recently obtained a favorable decision in an administrative proceeding on behalf of the Mayan Beach Club (“Association”). The case arose [...]
SEC Asks Congress for Greater Control Over Municipal Bond Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC“) recently released a report on the municipal bond market which requests Congressional approval for authority to regulate municipal bond [...]

