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On June 29, 2021, CS/SB 60 was signed by Governor DeSantis, becoming effective on July 1, 2021. As of its effective date, municipal and county code inspectors are prohibited from initiating [...]

The Florida League of Cities recognized Susan Trevarthen as a 2021 Home Rule Hero Award Honoree in recognition of her hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2021 Legislative Session. Susan [...]

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. [...]

In an article published by Law360, Jamie A. Cole commented on Florida’s “anti-riot” law. The bill was prompted by the Black Lives Matter protests that became prominent starting last summer and [...]

As re-elected Chair of the Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board, John Quick spoke to Channel 4 News about mitigating the spread of COVID-19 during spring break. “Come and be smart,” John [...]

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 a story by Local 10 News, Jamie Cole commented on how the latest COVID-19 federal relief package provides direct aid to cities, helping resident taxpayers. Jamie told Local 10 News the relief [...]

Municipal government attorney also reelected for new two-year term on organization’s Board of Directors Miami, Fla. – Haydee Sera, a Partner with Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L. who [...]

Andrew Maurodis retires as Parkland city attorney, passing the baton to Anthony C. Soroka, who has been working by his side as the assistant city attorney since May 2017.  Andy leaves behind a [...]