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MLG Attorneys Serve in New Leadership Roles With the Florida Association for Women Lawyers

Posted on July 2, 2026

Advancing Women in the Legal Profession Through Leadership and Service MLG’s Starlett Massey, Jordan Baer, and Omote Ekowtafia-Thelin are active members of the Pinellas County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (PFAWL) and the statewide organization FAWL. PFAWL is devoted to actively promoting the advancement of women in the legal profession and furthering […]

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Massey Law Group Attorney Jordan Baer Appointed to The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors

Posted on June 25, 2026

Massey Law Group is pleased to announce that attorney Jordan Baer has been appointed to serve on The Florida Bar Young Lawyer Division Board of Governors as a Governor for the Sixth Circuit. The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division consists of all Florida lawyers under 36 and new Florida Bar members in their first 5 […]

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Florida Supreme Court Sets New Standard for AI Use in Court Filings

Posted on June 23, 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have rapidly become a fixture of modern life – now extending into legal practice. Attorneys and non-attorneys across Florida and the country are turning to generative AI platforms to assist with legal research, brief writing, and the drafting of court filings. But with convenience comes risk, and the Florida Supreme Court […]

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Foreclosures on the Rise in Florida: What Property Owners and Lenders Should Know

Posted on May 14, 2026

Foreclosures

The U.S. housing market has seen a notable increase in foreclosure activity over the past year, with complaint filings rising nationwide and particularly impacting states like Florida. According to recent data, foreclosure fillings increased 14% nationwide in 2025 with Florida having the highest foreclosure rate of any state.1 Tampa, in particular, led the nation in […]

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AI Data Centers, the Human and Environmental Impacts, and the Law

Posted on January 29, 2026

The widespread implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into every facet of human existence is apparent every time we open our phones or turn on our computers.  What is less evident is the tremendous amount of energy and water consumed by the data centers required to put AI into the palm of every American’s hand.  Massey […]

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New Requirements for Florida Residential Landlords: Flood Disclosures

Posted on January 7, 2026

Florida’s New Flood Disclosure Law

In the world of ever-changing climate environments and seemingly worsening hurricanes, Florida’s populated coastal zones are at the forefront. In 2024, Hurricane Helene caused over $1.8 billion in residential damage in Hillsborough County alone[1].   While homeowners wage their own battles with insurance companies after hurricanes, residential tenants face even greater tragedy.  Often, renters whose homes […]

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New FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule in Effect March 1, 2026

Posted on October 30, 2025

Most business owners and professionals will recall the flurry of activity and concern over the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) imposition of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).  Enforcement of the CTA abruptly came to an end, effective March 2, 2025, for companies formed in the United States.  However, as part of its ongoing efforts to investigate […]

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Status of the CFPB in 2025 under Acting Director Russell Vought: Will Federal Consumer Financial Protection Litigation Be Impacted under the Trump Administration?

Posted on May 7, 2025

For years, private attorneys have enforced the Federal consumer financial protection laws on behalf of individual Americans.  These lawsuits typically have prevailing party attorneys’ fee provisions and many such lawsuits are brought on behalf of individual consumers by attorneys working on a contingency fee basis.  This private enforcement mechanism has protected numerous consumers who have […]

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MLG Welcomes Jordan R. Baer as Associate Attorney

Posted on April 28, 2025

  Attorney brings real estate law experience and dedicated focus on community service to firm.   ST. PETERSBURG, FL, April 28, 2025 – Massey Law Group, P.A. (MLG), a law firm focusing on real property, business law, and commercial litigation, is pleased to announce that Jordan R. Baer has joined the firm as an Associate […]

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The Corporate Transparency Act Is Back in Effect With a New Deadline of March 21, 2025

Posted on February 27, 2025

The federal government enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) in 2021. It enhances transparency in corporate entity structures by requiring disclosure of the identities of individuals who own and control U.S. companies. The CTA aims to assist the federal government in combating money laundering, tax fraud, terrorism funding, and other illicit activities.   After being temporarily […]

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