Moody’s Opposition to Recreational Marijuana Ballot Proposal

Updated: May 24, 2023      Originally Published: May 16, 2023 With the citizens of Florida once again on the verge of placing a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize the adult use of recreational marijuana on the 2024 ballot, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has again vowed to stand in the way of one of…

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HB 639: The Effect on Locations Selling Alcoholic Beverages

Published: May 12, 2023   The Governor signed HB 639 into law May 12, 2023 as chapter 2023-65, Laws of Florida. The law has two effects on the licensing of locations to sell alcoholic beverages. — While the law modifies the not-often seen cabana/beach club license criteria by allowing locations with either bathrooms and locker…

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Final Legislative State Tax Report for 2023 Regular Session

The 2023 Florida Regular Legislative Session concluded May 5, 2023. In total, 320 general bills passed both Chambers. Please Note: The full text of each bill and any amendments can be found on the legislative web sites: www.flsenate.gov; www.myfloridahouse.com; www.leg.state.fl.us.   Passed Legislation TAXATION – HB 7063 is the annual legislative tax packages. HB 7063…

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Dean Mead Hires Attorney Allison Barkett

Published: April 21, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead announced Allison P. Barkett has been hired as an Attorney in the firm’s Business Litigation Department. Her practice focus will be on representing corporate clients in matters related to disputes, including real estate and contract actions. “Allison joins Dean Mead with a few years of experience and, as…

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Dean Mead Welcomes Attorney Steve Pullum

Published: April 19, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead announced J. Stephen Pullum has been hired as an Attorney in the firm’s Estate Planning Department.  Steve joins the firm following his position as Managing Partner of Pullum & Pullum, P.A., a law firm he and his wife, fellow attorney Marybeth L. Pullum, founded in 1977. “Having…

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The Changing Landscape of Nicotine Products

Published: April 11, 2023   As regulation from the FDA and state legislatures struggle to keep pace with the technological advances and product diversity in the nicotine product market, business moves by one of the largest traditional tobacco companies may signal a shift away from a nicotine market leader towards other brands and product types….

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Dean Mead Expands, Opening Office in Naples

Published: March 30, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is proud to announce the firm’s newest office location in Naples, Florida, opened to better serve the needs of clients in the Southwest Florida region. This new location welcomes the expertise of attorneys Jacqueline Johnson and Miranda Weiss who have a combined 20 years of experience in…

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