Fifth DCA Affirms Fee Award and Clarifies Rule 1.530(a): A Procedural Shift Every Litigator Should Know

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Procedural rules can make or break an appeal. A recent decision from Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal, Platt v.…

Pierron Featured in MLex Following Insights on USPTO’s New Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program

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When the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced its new Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program, Widerman Malek partner and…

Florida Partition Actions: How to Force the Sale of Property

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Do you jointly own property in Florida, but things aren’t going so well? Maybe it’s a piece of land you…

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Remains Open during the Government Shutdown

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As of midnight on October 1, 2025, the United States government has shut down as Congress has been unable to…

Lady Bird Deed: A Simple Way to Avoid Probate in Florida

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If you've ever heard someone mention a Lady Bird Deed and thought, “Is that a real thing?” — yes, it…

Uncontested Divorce in Florida: Breaking Up Without the Blowout

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Let’s face it, no one walks down the aisle thinking, “One day, I’ll be Googling ‘quickest way to get divorced…

One Big Beautiful Bill: Major 2025–2026 Changes to Estate, Business, and Personal Taxes – and What They Mean for You

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On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) into law, marking the most…

US Patent Office Announces Applicants Will Receive Issued Patents Faster

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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that it will reduce the time between receiving an Issue Notification for…

Committed to Community: Making an Impact Beyond the Courtroom

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At our firm, giving back is not just something we do - it's who we are. In the latest issue…