Message from the Chair

Saluting Our Heroes For Veterans Day & Section Notes

As we honor the brave men and women who've defended our nation this Veterans Day, let's also celebrate some remarkable achievements within our Florida Bar Business Law Section!


Veterans Financial Literacy: A Mission Accomplished

Our Section's Financial Literacy Bill sparked a statewide movement! Huge applause to Judges Isicoff, Specie, and Brown, along with Carlos Sardi for their tireless efforts in the Veteran’s Financial Wellness Programs throughout the state. To our Section members who are veterans - we salute you and your sacrifices. Your service is the bedrock of our freedom.


Registry Revolution

Business Litigation Committee Chair Joseph Van de Bogart has cracked the code! The Florida Secured Transaction Registry is getting a major upgrade thanks to his persistence. New search options are coming soon - stay tuned for game-changing improvements including that the search options on the Registry will now be expanded to provide a default option to search using standard search logic or Proximity Search option, to search using either individuals or organizations, by Actual Name or Compact Name. The option to search by Document Name will remain the same. Further details are forthcoming, but in the meantime, great work Joe!


Dynamic Duo: Stephanie Lieb & Paul Singerman

Talk about a power team! Stephanie and Paul orchestrated an incredible "View from the Bench" seminar across two cities in just two days. Check out the all-star lineup of contributors here.


Attention Committee Chairs: Annual Committee Chair Reports

Don't forget those Annual Reports due December 31, 2024! This is your chance to shine a spotlight on your committee's stellar work. Long Range Planning is counting on your input, so don't delay! The form can be found here.


Nominate a Pro Bono Champion

Know a colleague deserving of recognition? Pro Bono Award nominations are now

open! Help us honor excellence at the Annual Meeting, further details are below.


Let's keep the momentum going, team! Your dedication and passion continue to elevate our Section to new heights.


Manny Farach, Chair

Upcoming Meetings

Computer Law & Technology Committee

November 13, 2024, noon, Zoom


Bankruptcy/UCC Committee

November 14, 2024, 1:00 p.m., Zoom


Corporations Committee

November 19, 2024, noon, Zoom


Continuing Legal Education Committee

November 19, 2024, noon


Tampa informal Gathering

November 19, 2024, Learn more here



IP Committee Roundtable

November 20, 2024, noon, Zoom


Communications Committee

November 25, 2024, noon, Zoom

Upcoming CLE Programs

Reforming the Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act - 2024 Amendments

November 12, 2024

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Mediation Myths, & Mysteries

November 19, 2024

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Amendments to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

November 21, 2024

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The Corporate Transparency Act – Last Call!

December 5, 2024

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Navigating Lawyer Advertising Compliance Series

Episode 1: Foundations of the Florida Bar Handbook on Lawyer Advertising

December 12, 2024

Webinar

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Winter Meetings

January 22-24, 2025

Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando

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Federal Securities Institute

February 24 & 25, 2025

Grand Hyatt Tampa

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Spring Retreat

March 15-21, 2025

Montreal and Quebec City

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Intellectual Property Symposium

April 10 & 11, 2025

Hilton Aventura

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Legislative Update

May 23, 2025

JW Marriott Bonnet Creek

Registration Pending

Additional Updates

Business Law Section Pro Bono Award


Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Business Law Section Pro Bono Award. View the Award criteria and nominate your pro bono hero on-line here.

Annual Committee Chair Report


Download the form here and send to Carly by December 31, 2024.

Business Litigation Case Update

Weekly Real Property and Business Litigation Case Update by Manny Farach

November Updates
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EDDE Case Update

eDiscovery case law update and reminders including Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules updates

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