On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | Nov 24, 2020 | County And Local Government Assistance
One of the most enduring traits of government in the State of Florida is how open it is. In order to maintain this openness, the Attorney General’s office in Florida publishes the Government-in-the-Sunshine manual every year, which is a guide to the Florida...
On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | Nov 20, 2020 | County And Local Government Assistance
When it comes to deciding important issues that may affect the community like land use, public leaders may have to hold a public hearing. Some Florida residents have heard of public hearings and might confuse them with public meetings. The two concepts are closely...
On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | Oct 28, 2020 | County And Local Government Assistance
As a resident of Florida, you have a right to know what is going on in the state government. Did you know that you are able to request, read and review matters of government meetings and official business held by government agencies? Public records are available to...
On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | Sep 21, 2020 | County And Local Government Assistance
When you or other community leaders must decide on zoning laws, land use issues or similar matters that may impact the public, you may have to host a public meeting. The Florida Constitution and the Florida Sunshine Law set guidelines about hosting these meetings, and...
On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | Jul 23, 2020 | County And Local Government Assistance
From environmental matters to land use and zoning concerns, there are a variety of unique legal issues that local governments encounter. Often, these issues are complex and officials may be unsure of how to approach the situation. If you are worried about the economic...
On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | Jun 25, 2020 | County And Local Government Assistance
As a local government official, you might face a variety of different pressures, from concerns with public records requests to uncertainty related to zoning issues and more. Sometimes, local governments can also face significant uncertainty as a result of...
On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | May 6, 2020 | County And Local Government Assistance
Florida is well known for its laws promoting the openness of the government to the public, whether this includes meetings, records or more. The origin of such laws is rooted in a desire to keep government officials as open and transparent as possible, which promotes...
On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | Feb 8, 2020 | County And Local Government Assistance
In Florida, local authorities often have to give way to state legislatures on laws and regulations. The outcome for this can be less than beneficial for communities, towns, cities and counties that do not share the same characteristics, outlook or opinions of the...
On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | Jul 10, 2019 | County And Local Government Assistance
Government at every level has a responsibility to the people to be as transparent as possible. This includes your local government in Florida. While government officials may be willing to share information, there is a set of laws in the state that were created to...
by Dickman Law Firm | Nov 2, 2018 | County And Local Government Assistance
Owning a small business in Florida can be exciting. However, finding success also involves a lot of work. Most business owners have invested a lot of time, money and effort to see that their projects grow and expand. Because of the stakes involved, it’s...
