Boardroom Brief Exclusives
- Legislative Corner
Florida Legislature – 2013 session overview Teachers and state workers received their first pay raises in the state budget in several years, the insurance industry managed to hold on to a decades-old tax break, Internet cafes were banned, and a texting-while-driving ban passed after many years of unsuccessful attempts to pass similar language.
by Joanna Lee Clary Bonfanti, May 17, 2013 - Focus on Florida
Florida water-quality standards update: Good news for business interests For example, adoption of revised Dissolved Oxygen (DO) criteria is a very favorable development for business interests such as permittees and dischargers since it reflects natural Florida conditions where DO lower than the previous criteria are common, even in pristine water bodies.
by Terry Cole, May 06, 2013 - Focus on Florida
5 legal documents every woman should have Every woman should consider having these five legal documents that appoint others to act on their behalf and provide a plan of action in the event of their incapacity and death.
by Jane Brown, April 30, 2013 - Focus on Florida
U.S. seeks Florida’s comments on European Union trade agreement Florida companies and trade groups have until May 10, 2013 to submit written comments concerning the proposed U.S. – EU free trade agreement.
by Alan S. Lederman, April 04, 2013 - Focus on Florida
PSC’s oversight of utilities transparent and accountable Public debate on issues that impact consumers is healthy and appropriate. It is equally appropriate to discuss the importance of diversity in energy sources and the benefits of long-term reliability and viability.
by Lila A. Jaber, April 01, 2013 - Legislative Corner
Outcome of Medicaid expansion in Florida will have far-reaching ramifications for business How the Medicaid expansion issue is resolved during session will have far-reaching ramifications on a range of business issues, including allocation of the state’s $74+ billion budget, as well as how other legislative priorities are resolved.
by Derek E. Bruce, March 15, 2013 - Focus on Florida
The JOBS Act: a success, failure or somewhere in between? While many investors still believe the idea behind the JOBS Act is a good one, some are beginning to question the effectiveness of the Act.
by Boardroom Brief Staff, March 08, 2013 - Focus on Florida
Business owners can act now to mitigate costs associated with cybersecurity legislation Forward thinking companies should try to get out ahead of potential added scrutiny by regulatory agencies and compliance requirements to avoid being pushed into them at an unreasonable pace later.
by Bob White, February 14, 2013 - Question of the Week
February 11, 2013 Q. Will the IRS go after investors in mortgage-backed securities?
by Alan S. Lederman - Legislative Corner
Top issues for the 2013 Florida Legislature The Florida Legislature will convene on March 5, 2013 for its regular session with nearly 40 percent of the Senate body made up of newly elected legislators. Attorneys in Gunster’s government affairs practice are monitoring the legislative issues closely. Here is a list of what are expected to be the top issues for legislators this session:
by Boardroom Brief Staff, February 05, 2013 