As we emerge from the pandemic the courts are bracing for a flood of eviction and foreclosure cases. This CLE will provide a practical overview of eviction and foreclosure cases from beginning to the end. The CLE will highlight some traps for the unwary and common claims and defenses in these types of lawsuits. Register here.

New date! Get a greater understanding of the potential leadership roles within the Business Law Section, how to get involved in bar leadership, and the benefits of serving within those roles. Free! Register here.

The Bankruptcy/UCC Committee voted to approve a proposal to amend Fla. Stat. 679.4061 and 679.4081. These amendments will bring Florida’s UCC in conformity with the uniform laws. The committee plans to seek a triple motion in June in order to pursue these during the 2021 legislative session.

The Business Litigation Committee provided reports from its three Task Forces: Restrictive Covenants (Section 542.335), Chapter 48 and the Chapter 607 Drafting Subcommittee (regarding the Son of a Glitch Bill).

The Computer Law & Technology Committee anticipates a comprehensive data privacy/security bill will be introduced and is prepared to address that issue with a review and a whitepaper. In addition, two bills were already introduced – Social Media Privacy and Sales Tax for online transactions were discussed.

To be continued next issue

Interested in getting more involved with the Business Law Section? Kacy Donlon, our chair-elect, is putting together her slate for 2021-2022 committee leaders. Contact Kacy for more information.