Business Law Section Weekly Newsletter
October 7, 2021
Congratulations to 2020-2021 BLS Chair Leyza Blanco and 2019-2020 BLS Chair Jay Brown on being inducted into the American College of Bankruptcy this week at the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges in Indianapolis.
BLS Blog: Unmasking Florida’s Vaccine Passport Ban: What it Means for Businesses
By Romy Jurado

Florida was one of the first states to lift its COVID-19 lockdown, officially to help businesses recover. But a new law in effect since September 16th may dampen the state’s reputation as a business-friendly environment, fining businesses up to $5,000 for each patron or customer who is required to show proof of vaccination. While it is already being challenged in court, the full implications of Florida’s “vaccine passport ban” remain uncertain and perplexing.

The Lead Up to the Ban

Vaccine mandates are highly polarizing nationwide. A survey by the National Restaurant Association found an almost three-way tie among respondents who say they would be less likely to visit a place with a mandate, those more likely to visit, and those who are indifferent.
Join your fellow Intellectual Property practitioners for a monthly informal discussion on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at noon. Click here to register.
The Series LLC Task Force will meet at all upcoming BLS meetings as well as have monthly drafting sessions via Zoom. If you would like to learn more or join the Task Force, click here.
Interested in Board Certification?
Call for Applications - Florida Bar Board Certification in Business Litigation

The application filing period for Board Certification in Business Litigation is now open. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by October 31, 2021, to determine eligibility to sit for the examination in May 2022. For more information, please visit The Florida Bar website certification page.
BLS Study Group Survey: Florida Exemptions
The members of Business Law Section study group on Florida Exemptions have been researching how the Florida exemptions compare to other states' exemptions, and whether the Florida exemption statutes should be updated and changed.
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Executive Council Retreat – Ireland 2022!

All members are welcome. Check this spot each week for fun facts regarding our spring trip to Ireland. March 12-23, 2022.

Read about the storied history of Ireland's national anthem here.
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Make plans now to attend this exclusive two-day program, the premier conference for corporate, securities and M&A practitioners, in-house counsel, executives, and advisors who focus on the Middle Market.