Employers Breathe Sigh of Relief: DOL Overtime Rule Struck Down

By Julia Thomas | December 3, 2024

Published: December 3, 2024 A federal court in Texas has overturned a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) final rule that was intended to extend overtime pay eligibility to millions of previously exempt workers. (Click HERE to review “A Shift in Compensation” to learn more.) The rule increased the salary threshold required to meet the exemption…

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Attorney Lee Dobbins Quoted on Agreements on Projects in St. Lucie County

By Julia Thomas | November 19, 2024

Published: November 19, 2024 (Orlando, FL) In TC Palm’s article “Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, Developers Reach Agreements on Long Argued-Over Projects,” Dean Mead real estate, zoning, and land use attorney Lee Dobbins is quoted on agreements reached via Lee’s representation of Neill Farm Estates developers GL Homes. The developers are planning two large…

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Attorney Michael Minton Recognized as Influential Business Leader by Florida Trend

By Julia Thomas | October 30, 2024

Published: October 30, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Florida Trend’s Florida 500 has, once again, recognized Dean Mead attorney Michael Minton as an influential business executive. Michael has been included in this publication’s list since it was introduced in 2018. His inclusion follows a year-long research initiative by the editors of Florida Trend. Florida 500 honorees are…

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Joseph Percopo Presents on Legal and Estate Challenges to Oviedo YMCA Seminar Attendees

By Julia Thomas | October 9, 2024

Published: November 9, 2023 Orlando, FL) Presented November 5 during the Oviedo YMCA “Finishing Well” seminar, attorney Joseph Percopo discussed fundamental estate planning documents and techniques. Specific topics included wills, trusts, “Durable” Power of Attorney, advanced medical directives, Lady Bird deeds, and beneficiary designations. The Oviedo YMCA shared, “As we get older there are critical…

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