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SB1196 – Changes in Association Law

Effective July 1, 2010, Senate Bill 1196 has become law.  While SB1196 implemented a number of changes to Chapters 718 (condominium associations) and 720 (homeowners’ associations) of the Florida Statutes, there are several changes in particular which directly impact the answers to questions we have often received from clients:

Association Records

  1. The provisions of Chapter 617,

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Lynn M. Langowski Joins Bivins & Hemenway, P.A.

Bivins & Hemenway, P.A., is proud to announce that Lynn M. Langowski, CLC, has joined the Tampa Bay area law firm. Mrs. Langowski has joined the firm as a real estate closing specialist.

Official Press Release

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Florida CFO Special Bulletin on Oil Spill

The office of the State of Florida Chief Financial Officer has published a special bulletin on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.  Included in the bulletin is information on filing claims with BP, including suggested documentation to assemble in support of a claim, an overview of covered claims,

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Bivins & Hemenway Managing Partner Interviewed Regarding Legal Ramifications of BP Oil Disaster

On June 16, 2010, Robert W. Bivins, Managing Partner of the commercial law firm of Bivins & Hemenway, P.A., based in Valrico, Florida, was interviewed by host Bud Hedinger live on Orlando-based radio station 540 WFLA (http://tinyurl.com/27ffdgg) as an expert commentator and environmental attorney on the legal ramifications of the BP oil disaster.

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Robert W. Bivins is Elected to Serve on the Board of Directors of the Greater Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce

Bivins & Hemenway, P.A. is pleased to announce that Robert W. Bivins, Managing Partner of the Tampa Bay law firm, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Greater Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Bivins was elected from a list of five area business leaders to serve for a three year term on the Board.

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Liability ramifications of the BP oil disaster

Robert W. Bivins of Bivins & Hemenway, P.A., was interviewed by AM 540 WFLA Orlando‘s Bud Hedinger regarding the BP/Deepwater Horizon oil disaster and its legal liability ramifications.

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Robert W. Bivins Selected for Inclusion in 2010 Florida Super Lawyers

Robert W. Bivins (http://www.superlawyers.com/florida/lawyer/Robert-W-Bivins/c0b3ee10-2760-4fa8-a34a-b2792b382f9e.html), Managing Partner of the Tampa Bay law firm of Bivins & Hemenway, P.A., was listed in Florida Super Lawyers for 2010. Mr. Bivins was first listed in Super Lawyers in 2009 and practices primarily in the areas of real estate, business law,

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Annual Reports

All Florida business entities must file an annual report with the Division of Corporations by May 1st of each year.  The deadline for 2010 has of course passed, so late filings are now subject to a late fee of $400.00 in addition to the regular filing fee, which is currently $150.00 for corporations and $138.75 for limited liability companies. 

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Welcome to the blog of the Brandon, Florida area law firm Bivins & Hemenway, P.A.. Here our attorneys will address common legal questions relating to business, real estate, and estate planning matters under Florida law.  Please review the Disclaimer page for important information relating to your use of this blog.

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