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“Brand Lobbying, A More Effective Way to Lobby” – Florida Politics

02.15.2019
Bert Gómez

Corporate lobbying doesn’t work. That is the bombshell finding from a recent study, “The Economics of Corporate Lobbying,” from the Journal of Corporate Finance. Obviously, we disagree, but not as stridently as you’d think. The study reviewed the lobbying efforts of 1500 S&P 500 companies and suggests that money spent […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“Top 10 Reasons for Due Diligence” – Southwest Florida Business Today

01.25.2019

Even if you are a sophisticated and seasoned commercial property owner, each transaction and each property is different and commercial experience alone does not replace the need to thoroughly perform due diligence on each property being purchased. Tyra Read outlines the questions that should be answered by your due diligence. […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Commercial Leasing, Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales

“Direct Versus Derivative in Shareholder Litigation: Is It an Ad Hoc Inquiry?” – Today’s General Counsel

01.16.2019
Jon Polenberg

Whenever a shareholder brings a claim involving the company’s officers and directors, the court must decide whether the shareholder is suing for harm suffered individually, and the claim is direct – or if the alleged harm is suffered by the company, and the claim is derivative. Distinguishing between direct and […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Corporate Governance Disputes