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...
County And Local Government Assistance
Preemption repeal bills aim to restore local government authority
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...
What is the Florida Sunshine law?
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...
Legal issues for small businesses
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 important for...