Lewis, Longman & Walker

This week is National Friends of Libraries Week! 📚 LLW attorney Allan Charles is a dedicated member of the Friends of the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System Board of Directors, supporting efforts to raise funds and promote library programs. Follow the link below to learn more about what motivated Allan to take on this leadership role, and hear about his favorite book of all time! https://buff.ly/4faVIQc #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek #friendsofthelibrary #libraryfriends

𝐋𝐋𝐖 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐬 Read Here: https://buff.ly/4fbpB38

𝐋𝐋𝐖 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦, 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐲𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐃. 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧 LLW is excited to welcome Jason D. Winn to our Tallahassee office! Jason brings a wealth of experience in administrative, civil, legislative, and governmental affairs. Read more from Florida Politics here: https://buff.ly/40dPPOh Read more from LLW here: https://buff.ly/3BP2RYl

In the wake of Hurricane Milton and the Governor’s Order declaring a state of emergency in Florida, be aware that Florida Statutes provides that the deadlines and expiration dates of local government development orders, building permits, and permits issued by the Department of Environment Protection or the water management districts are tolled and extended so long as appropriate notice is given to the local government and/or agency.

LLW attorney Katherine Hupp has been awarded the 2024 Stephens/Register Memorial Award from the Florida Bar - ELULS! 🎉 The award is presented to individuals who have exemplified the spirit of leadership and commitment to the Section’s mission. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eVyxuqAU Congratulations, Katherine! 🎊👏 #EnvironmentalLaw #EnvironmentalLawyer #Leadership #FloridaBar #FlaBar #ELULS

LLW’s Executive Shareholder Lori Killinger has been named to the board of the Florida Policy Project, a not-for-profit organization providing evidence-based, nonpartisan solutions to improve the lives of Floridians. The Florida Policy Project, founded by former state Sen. Jeff Brandes, conducts research focused on nonpartisan solutions on issues including criminal justice reform, housing affordability, property insurance and transportation. Florida Politics: https://buff.ly/4d8i0AG LLW: https://buff.ly/4d4wjGD

LLW attorneys Robert Angus Williams and Christopher Johns will attend the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Conference next week in Marco Island. https://buff.ly/3z77VGy

On September 12th, LLW Shareholder Andrew Baumann will present a virtual course on Sovereign Submerged Lands as part of the Florida Bar ELULS Fall Basics series.

Mark your calendars for September 28th! Friends of the Academy of Environmental Science and Technology will be hosting a special fundraiser in Lake Worth. It will be an evening of live music and exciting raffle prizes as we raise funds for the Alfred J. Malefatto Memorial Scholarship Fund. This scholarship fund will help support Gale Academy students. Click here to donate: https://buff.ly/4e81jqJ

𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖: 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬 Riparian Rights are a vital aspect of property ownership for those with land adjacent to navigable waters in Florida. These rights include access to the water, boating, fishing, and the ability to build docks. However, the complexities of these rights and recent legal changes can be challenging to navigate. 📜𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: As of July 1, 2024, a new law allows property owners to recover attorney's fees if they successfully defend their property improvements that were authorized by state permits. This change has significant implications for property disputes involving riparian rights. ❓𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲? Gain a clear understanding of Riparian Rights, the recent legislative changes, and how these updates could affect your rights. Our detailed analysis will help you stay informed and prepared. 👉Read the full article here! https://buff.ly/3MwRvKH #FloridaLaw #RiparianRights #PropertyLaw #LegalUpdate #FloridaRealEstate #NavigableWaters