Government

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 [...]

In a story broadcast by WPLG Local 10 News, John Quick commented on officials’ new plan to keep Miami Beach under control during Memorial Day Weekend.  “We need to make sure people aren’t [...]

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 [...]

For years, the City of Tampa (“City”) has grappled with how to control single-use, residential development (development that consists only of residences) that creates a number of issues– [...]

In a story published by Florida Trend, Mitch explained that South Florida is moving faster than ever by promoting its micro-mobility, walkability, innovation, and aviation sectors. “A most [...]

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 [...]

On March 29, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a COVID-19 civil liability bill into law, creating Florida Statute sections 768.38 and 768.381.  The statute provides heightened legal [...]

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 [...]