Earlier this year, in reporting on the SEC’s adoption of final rules mandating extensive climate disclosures, we noted that the rules were almost certainly going to generate litigation.  In fact, by the time our earlier alert was published, a lawsuit or three had already been commenced, and we have seen reports that up to 30 […]

On April 1, 2024, a final rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) is set to go into effect to adjust the fees charged by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) for certain immigration and naturalization benefits, pending a decision on a lawsuit filed on March 19, 2024 that challenges the new fee rule […]

After two years, more than 24,000 comments, and many rumors, on March 6, 2024 the SEC adopted final rules “to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies.”  Some of us may not exactly view the rules as “enhancements,” but I suppose you can’t blame the SEC for trying to put a positive spin on […]

The Florida Legislature concluded the 2024 Session sine die Friday at 2:25 PM EST.  The House and Senate agreed to a $117.46 billion budget.  This year, 325 bills passed both the House and Senate. Below is a weekly update from Gunster’s Government Affairs Consultants with a summary of the week’s issues, how they may impact […]

Last year, the Florida Legislature passed a sweeping set of legislative changes referred to as the Live Local Act (SB 102, Florida 2023). You can see our analysis of that act here. In response to several concerns, the Florida Legislature passed amendments to several statutory provisions that were enacted or amended by the Live Local Act. […]

The Eighth week of the Legislative Session ends today, and some bills are moving through the Florida House and Senate while others are dying since we only have one week left until Sine Die. Gunster’s Government Affairs team is working hard, closely tracking legislation and meeting with legislators to monitor and lobby on behalf of our clients. […]

The seventh week of the Legislative Session ends today, and bills are moving through the Florida House and Senate. Gunster’s Government Affairs team is working hard, closely tracking legislation and meeting with legislators to monitor and lobby on behalf of our clients. Below is a weekly update from Gunster’s Government Affairs Consultants with a summary of the week’s top […]

The sixth week of the Legislative Session ends today, and bills are moving through the Florida House and Senate. Gunster’s Government Affairs team is working hard, closely tracking legislation and meeting with legislators to monitor and lobby on behalf of our clients. Below is a weekly update from Gunster’s Government Affairs Consultants with a summary of the week’s top […]

The fifth week of the Legislative Session ends today, and bills are moving through the Florida House and Senate. This week marks the half-way point of the 60 day/9 week legislative session which is scheduled to end on March 8th. Gunster’s Government Affairs team is working hard, closely tracking legislation and meeting with legislators to monitor and […]