Law

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.

Florida

By Mark Gordon
January 31, 2024

Law firm names three new Sarasota partners, one in Tampa

The law firm Shumaker has promoted six lawyers across four offices to partner roles.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
January 22, 2024

National law firm names new Tampa leader

Shumaker, a national business law firm, has made Jaime Austrich the managing partner of its Tampa office.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
January 2, 2024

Fort Myers law firms promote attorneys to partner, stockholder roles

A pair of Southwest Florida law firms have promoted attorneys to partner-level roles.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
December 19, 2023

Sarasota law firm hits 100 employees, readies for more growth

Evan Berlin’s biggest professional risk, launching his own firm 20 years ago, has grown into a big success.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
December 4, 2023

Aerovanti CEO faces $30M federal judgment for health care businesses

Prosecutors in Maryland tell the judge that Patrick Britton-Harr tacitly admitted to defrauding Medicare by ignoring complaint investigated by the FBI.