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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Practice of Law

There is a proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the legal space. However, there are no state or federal licensing schemes for AI technology. In this, the first of three primers on Artificial Intelligence and the Law, we explore the impact of AI on the practice of law.   Masheika Allgood, AI Ethicist and […]

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Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say: Drafting Arbitration Provisions for Construction Disputes … and Beyond 

by Lauren Kerr, attorney of counsel, MLG Arbitration is a popular dispute resolution method for construction law claims Many construction agreements require resolution of disputes by arbitration.  This means that the parties intend to waive a jury trial and instead have any claims adjudicated by a neutral third party, the arbitrator(s). But, how far the […]

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Should My Florida LLC Have More Than One Member? How to Protect Your Company’s Corporate Veil

Florida LLC

by Starlett Massey, attorney and founding shareholder of MLG You may be starting a business and are about to set up an LLC.  Or you may have established your LLC a decade ago.  An LLC offers certain protections.  However, in some circumstances, courts can reach beyond the company’s liability protections — “piercing the corporate veil.”  […]

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Celebrating Collaboration, Freedom, Art, and the LGBTQ+ Community

Art is expression. It allows the artist and the public to consider their lives within our complex social and political climate. For the LGBTQ+ community, the art of drag performance expresses the freedom and fluidity of sexuality and gender.  In celebration of the Collab at 3833’s two-year anniversary, we hosted a special event, “The Art […]

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Lauren D. Kerr of Massey Law Group Achieves Florida Bar Board Certification in Construction Law

Dedicated to achieving a heightened level of excellence through character, professionalism, ethics, and credibility in the practice of law ST. PETERSBURG, FL, September 5, 2023 – Massey Law Group, P.A. (MLG), a law firm focusing on real property, business law, and commercial litigation, is pleased to announce that Lauren D. Kerr, MLG Attorney of Counsel, […]

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Understanding Florida Time Limitations and Florida’s Recent Changes Impacting Construction Claims

Statutes of Limitation A statute of limitation is the period in which a person may file a lawsuit arising from a certain event.  One of the primary purposes of a statute of limitations is to “protect defendants from unfair surprises and stale claims.”[1]   The statute of limitations begins to run from the time the […]

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Forced Forfeiture of Residential Property and New Florida Laws

Florida Statutes §§ 692.203 and 692.204 On July 1, 2023, several new Florida laws restricting the ownership and transfer of properties in Florida took effect.  One such law is Fla. Stat. 692.203, wherein a “foreign principal” is prohibited from owning any property (or having more than a de minimus interest therein), including residential property, within […]

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MLG Welcomes Lauren D. Kerr as Attorney of Counsel

Massey Law Group, P.A. (MLG) welcomes attorney Lauren D. Kerr to the team. Lauren is an experienced and engaging litigator with a wide-ranging background in civil litigation and construction law. Her dedication to her clients and resolving cases efficiently sets her apart from her peers. Lauren truly enjoys working diligently toward and achieving her clients’ […]

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Do You Need a Real Estate Attorney to Buy or Sell a House?

When making one of the biggest purchases of your life, it’s best to be well prepared.  If you’re not attentive to the details throughout the buying and selling process, you sometimes become aware of problems or missed opportunities when it is too late. Having a real estate attorney on your team sets you up for […]

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What Does Florida’s New Legislation on Homeowner’s Insurance Mean for Lenders, Investors, and Property Owners?

Senate Bill 2-A

Senate Bill 2-A While Senate Bill 2-A (SB 2-A) has been touted as incentivizing insurers to insure Florida real estate by eliminating the risk of insolvency for insurers, this Bill provides a dramatic change in how claims are handled by insurers.  This change will arguably impact property owners and lenders when it comes to evaluating […]

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