The Role and Benefits of Conservation Easements in Protecting Land

By Julia Thomas | November 1, 2023

Legal concepts related to the permanent preservation of the natural landscape have existed since the 1930s.  It took several more decades for federal and state governments to develop the necessary incentive packages to encourage landowners to take advantage of those concepts and, thereby, contribute to the conservation of natural places.  After much maturation, one specific…

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“Evolving Agricultural Practices in the Mission to Capture Carbon” Explores Revenue Generating Options for Farmers

By Julia Thomas | October 27, 2023

Published: October 27, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Written by Dean Mead attorney Brian Stephens and University of Tennessee College of Law J.D. Candidate Jansen Carver, “Evolving Agricultural Practices in the Mission to Capture Carbon” explores how revised agricultural practices are allowing farmers to participate in emerging carbon markets, generating significant revenue at nominal cost. In the…

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Evolving Agricultural Practices in the Mission to Capture Carbon

By Julia Thomas | October 26, 2023

With any level of familiarity with the environmental movement, you will probably have heard these phrases: “Environmental and Social Responsibility”, “Corporate Social Governance”, “Sustainability Initiatives”, “Carbon Neutrality”, and “Carbon Sequestration”.  Two decades ago, interested parties uttered those phrases only in the classroom as merely theoretical or aspirational – that is, as general descriptors of potential…

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Published Blog Post “Sunlight In Your Pocket: Solar Energy Tax Incentives” Presents Renewable Federal and State Energy Tax Incentives

By Julia Thomas | October 23, 2023

Published: October 23, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Published by SVN Saunders Ralston Real Estate, the blog post “Sunlight In Your Pocket: Solar Energy Tax Incentives” highlights a number of Federal and state tax incentives available for adopting solar power and other renewable energy forms in Florida. The post was drafted by Dean Mead attorneys, James Austin…

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Attorney Michael Minton Recognized as Most Influential Business Leader by Florida Trend

By Julia Thomas | October 20, 2023

Published: October 20, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Florida Trend’s Florida 500 publication has recognized Dean Mead attorney Michael Minton. Recognizing Florida’s most influential business leaders, professionals are selected for the Florida 500 based on their industry expertise and dedication to their profession, community, and the state of Florida. Michael has been included in this publication since…

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Attorneys Kathleen Hugo and Anna Long Present New Laws Affecting Commercial Real Estate

By Julia Thomas | October 16, 2023

Published: October 16, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Attorneys Kathleen Hugo and Anna Long presented during the Central Florida Commercial Association of Realtors’ October webinar, “New Laws Affecting Commercial Real Estate.” Kathleen presented “Foreign Ownership of Real Property in Florida,” reviewing requirements and considerations on Florida Statutes 692.201 – 692.205. Effective July 1, 2023, direct or indirect…

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Sunlight In Your Pocket: Solar Energy Tax Incentives

By Julia Thomas | October 10, 2023

Published: October 10, 2023 For a number of years, certain Federal, state and local tax incentives have been available to promote, among other things, the importance of renewable energy like solar power. These incentives benefit Florida’s business owners and residents who choose to implement solar energy systems on their property. How these incentives are applied,…

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