Procedural rules can make or break an appeal. A recent decision from Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal, Platt v. Cape Marine Services, Inc., underscores that reality. Our firm, Widerman Malek, successfully defended a trial court’s attorneys’ fee award that the appellant sought to overturn based on missing factual findings. The Fifth DCA’s opinion […]
When the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced its new Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program, Widerman Malek partner and patent attorney Dan Pierron quickly shared his analysis with the IP community. His LinkedIn article outlining the program’s details and implications sparked attention across the industry. It even caught the eye of MLex, who […]
Do you jointly own property in Florida, but things aren’t going so well? Maybe it’s a piece of land you inherited with a sibling, or a house you bought with an ex. Now one of you wants to sell and the other refuses. This is exactly the type of situation where a Partition Action […]
As of midnight on October 1, 2025, the United States government has shut down as Congress has been unable to reach a deal on a funding bill for the 2026 fiscal year. How does this affect the United States Patent and Trademark Office? At the time of writing this post, the USPTO remains open […]
If you’ve ever heard someone mention a Lady Bird Deed and thought, “Is that a real thing?” — yes, it absolutely is. And if you’re a Florida homeowner looking for an easy way to pass your property to someone when you die without going through probate, it might just be your new best friend. […]
Let’s face it, no one walks down the aisle thinking, “One day, I’ll be Googling ‘quickest way to get divorced in Florida.” But life happens. Maybe the spark fizzled. Maybe the bathroom counter clutter drove you crazy. Or maybe you both just realized you’re better off as drinking buddies. Either way, if you’re aiming […]
On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) into law, marking the most extensive changes to the federal tax code since 2017. The new law touches nearly every aspect of the tax system, impacting estate planning, business deductions, personal income tax rules, and international compliance. While many […]
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that it will reduce the time between receiving an Issue Notification for a United States Patent Application and the actual Issue Date. Currently, a patent Applicant can budget between three and four weeks from the date they receive an Issue Notification to the actual Issue Date. […]
At our firm, giving back is not just something we do – it’s who we are. In the latest issue of Paradigm Magazine from the International Society of Primerus Law Firms™, WM intellectual property partner Mark Warzecha, chair of the Primerus Community Service Board, highlights how law firms worldwide are making an impact through […]
