The President-Elect of The Florida Bar, Dori Foster-Morales, has appointed partner Jeffrey S. Goethe to a three-year term on the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Committee.
June 12
June 4
Does COVID-19 Fall Under Insurers’ Pollution Exclusions? What Realtors® & Other Business Owners Need to Know
In our March 31, 2020 article, we discussed the possibility of your business having coverage from losses resulting from closures due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Since the issuance of statewide and municipal stay-at-home orders, the insurance industry has seen an influx in first-party (insured) claims as a direct result of COVID-19; however, there is the possibility that third-party claims may drastically increase. This article explores how COVID-19 may be treated under liability provisions and exclusions specifically intended to cover or exclude environmental and pollution claims.
June 3
IRS Notice 2020-42 Provides “Social Distancing” Measures for Qualified Plan Documents
In Notice 2020-42, the IRS has temporarily permitted electronic notarization or witnessing on forms relating to certain elections for qualified retirement plans. State law requirements must be satisfied for a remote notarization. In Florida, we have electronic notarization available as of January 1, 2020.
May 17
Veterans Benefits
M. Brandon Robinson, an attorney with our firm, is an accredited VA Attorney, as well as a Marine Corps veteran. He is a welcome addition to our firm, especially given the number of veterans who call the Tampa Bay Area their home. As part of his commitment to serving fellow veterans, Brandon serves on the Florida Bar’s Military Affairs Committee.
