Congratulations to the Business Law Section’s newly selected Fellows for the 2026–2028 term.

• Jesus Lozano
• Cole Branson
• Cole Hodge
• Alyssa Weiss
• Lauren King
• Bianca Nachmani

This exceptional group of attorneys represents the future of leadership in business law, bringing talent, dedication, and innovation to the profession. We look forward to seeing the impact they will make throughout their fellowship term. Please join us in congratulating the newest Fellows of the Business Law Section.

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2026-2028 Fellows.

Proposals for Settlement in Florida as provided by Fla. Stat. 768.79

May 19, 2026

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General CLE 1.0

Can Artificial Intelligence Reliably Stand in for Real Consumers in Trademark Surveys?

May 20, 2026

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General CLE 1.0

Technology 1.0

In this presentation, IP litigator and consumer survey expert Michael Keyes walks through a first-of-its kind experiment comparing the results of a traditional human-respondent trademark confusion survey with the results generated by AI "synthetic respondents" who completed the identical survey. The comparison raises provocative-and practical-questions about the potential future of survey evidence in Lanham Act litigation.

From the BLS Blog

Contract Principles for Business Litigation: The Importance of Specificity

By Eric S. Adams and Melodie Khosrovani

Specificity in drafting allows contracting parties to allocate risk with precision and enable efficient dispute resolution. Unclear contractual language can foster disputes and litigation. In addition to offering helpful drafting suggestions, this article will discuss the impact of ambiguous language in commercial transactions, including the risk of litigation and uncertain outcomes.

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From The Florida Bar Journal

Florida’s New Protected Series LLC Law: Part I

By Louis Conti and Gary Teblum

This article is the first of a two-part series designed to give readers the “what, how, and why” of Florida’s new protected series LLC legislation (§§605.2101 – 605.2802 of the Florida Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, F.S. Ch. 605). This article (Part I) describes what a protected series LLC is, addresses how a protected series LLC differs from a Florida limited liability company that is not a protected series LLC, explains how and where the concept of a “protected series” originated, addresses why Florida added the new protected series LLC entity to Florida’s existing choice of business entity list, details key aspects of a Florida protected series LLC, identifies how a Florida protected series LLC is formed, how a protected series of a Florida protected series is established, and how the Florida protected series LLC and its protected series must be operated in order to secure the benefits of desired liability shields.

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The 2026 Florida Bar Annual Convention

Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek

June 17-19 2026

Highlights that you will need to register for in advance:

• Judicial & Business Law Section Dinner
• BLS Luncheon: The Solutions Oriented Leader: Leading with Purpose, Practicing with Positivity
• Generative AI: E-Discovery CLE at the Annual Convention
• Presidential Showcase CLE: Introduction To The New Florida Protected Series LLC Legislation

Most BLS committees will meet during the Annual Convention. Tentative schedule and links to registration can be found here.

On May 8, 2026, Judge Vaughan presented the Pro Bono Committee's Senior$mart$ Program at the German American Society in Orlando. She had a great turnout with about 50 people. It was a very successful event! 

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Adina Pollan has been elected President-Elect of the Jacksonville Bar Association. Read more.

Lorna Brown-Burton received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida.

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Florida isn’t just a state—it’s a global economic powerhouse. If it were an independent nation, Florida would rank among the top 15 largest economies in the world, boasting a GDP that rivals many major countries. The Business Law Section of The Florida Bar plays a critical role in shaping the commercial legal landscape of this economic titan. Our members are not only top-tier business lawyers—they’re the very individuals Florida legislators turn to when drafting or revising key commercial statutes. Sponsoring Business Law Section events like the Labor Day Retreat puts your organization directly in front of the thought leaders, power brokers, and policy shapers who influence business law and practice statewide—and often nationally.

This is more than a networking opportunity. It’s your chance to engage with the legal professionals guiding Florida’s economic future. In addition to the Labor Day Retreat, there are plenty of other sponsorship opportunities that provide year-round exposure through our Section’s ongoing programming, communications, and events. If your brand wants to be seen, respected, and remembered by the attorneys who help write the laws that govern business in one of the world’s most dynamic markets, this is where you need to be.

Please reach out to Will Blair and Bob Charbonneau for sponsorship opportunities.