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

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

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

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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PFAWL in Action: How Two Leaders Are Advancing Women in Law and Community

The Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (PFAWL) is more than a professional organization. It’s a movement. It’s a place where women attorneys find mentorship, leadership opportunities, and a strong sense of community.   At its heart, PFAWL is powered by its members. Among them, Starlett Massey, Founder of Massey Law Group […]

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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?

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

  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

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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Breaking News: Corporate Transparency Act Blocked

  On December 3, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which requires U.S. business entities to report stakeholder information to the Treasury Department, was temporarily blocked nationwide by a Texas federal court.   This decision comes less than a month before the January 1, 2025 reporting deadline. As of now, it is unclear whether the […]

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Don’t Be Up Schitt’s Creek: How Operating Agreements Safeguard LLC Succession Planning

A limited liability company (LLC) operating agreement is a legal contract. It governs the structure and operations of an LLC. It can include everything from designating the amount of each owner’s percentage ownership in the LLC to how business decisions are made and the powers of managers and members.    By registering with the Florida […]

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Don’t Be Up Schitt’s Creek: Risk of Theft or Conversion of a Member’s Interest in an LLC Without an Operating Agreement

Individuals in Florida commonly start a Florida limited liability company (LLC) without retaining a lawyer to prepare an operating agreement. They do so by registering with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org).    In the first blog in this series, we discussed the pitfalls of this approach. Specifically, we examined LLCs without operating agreements and […]

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