Law

By Louis Llovio
June 5, 2024

Bankruptcy judge OKs Hoffmann's $21.25M purchase of Midwest dairy

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. won a bankruptcy auction last week for the Illinois dairy company.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
May 30, 2024

Landlords left unpaid, with empty storefronts as bankruptcies rise

Commercial bankruptcies jumped 40% last year, leaving many landlords to deal with the consequences of a complicated process.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
May 13, 2024

Fort Myers attorney named chair of firm’s business litigation department

Scott Beatty has been with Henderson, Franklin for more than 20 years.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Jim Stinson
April 30, 2024

Police forces get aggressive, creative to recruit officers

Law enforcement agencies across the region look to find and retain new officers with a heightened sense of urgency.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
April 26, 2024

St. Petersburg lawyer warns of title fraudsters stealing properties

Larry Silvestri urges property owners — commercial and residential — to set up alerts to warn them when scammers have swopped in.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
April 18, 2024

Realtors in wait-and-see mode in aftermath of national settlement

Misconceptions and myths continue to surround the National Association of Realtors settlement of a class action lawsuit.

Florida

By Mark Gordon
April 4, 2024

Prominent Naples attorney, FL Senate president’s husband dies at 72 from fall

John Passidomo is survived by his wife, three daughters and two grandchildren.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
April 2, 2024

Bankers keep pushing for changes to legal aid funding rule

The Florida Bankers Association says it's hopeful a resolution can be reached over a new rule that affects certain accounts that generate money for legal aid programs.

Florida

By Jim Stinson
March 11, 2024

Tampa law firm names first female managing partner in 45 years

Denise Anderson has been with Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig for 28 years.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
March 8, 2024

National law firm woos attorney for high-ranking role in Naples office

John Wood has worked in the U.S. Southwest, and in Southwest Florida.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Jim Stinson
February 27, 2024

Florida CBD retailers worry statewide hemp legislation will crush them

A pair of legislators from the region remain steadfast in their beliefs: Current regulations on certain hemp products need to be tighter.

Florida

By Mark Gordon
February 1, 2024

Fort Myers law firm names new top attorney

Southwest Florida real estate attorney Edward Canterbury has been named managing lawyer at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt P.A., one of the largest law firms in the region.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
February 1, 2024

Millions of dollars at stake in statewide bankers vs. lawyers dispute

Roiled by a rule change that forces banks to pay higher interest payments for certain accounts, multiple Florida bankers see legislation as a solution. The Florida Bar sees the controversy differently.