For the fourth year, Beggs & Lane was proud to support the Gulf Power Economic Symposium. Gulf Power’s Economic Symposium is an annual signature event focused on strengthening collaboration across Northwest Florida communities and fostering discussions and engagement in community and economic opportunities. Partner and practice group manager of Beggs [...]
Beggs and Lane is pleased to announce that Jack Zoesch was recently elected Chairman of the Executive Board of the First Tee of Northwest Florida. Beggs & Lane has proudly supported The First Tee of Northwest Florida for many years, and greatly appreciates its outstanding contributions to youth development and [...]
Beggs & Lane is pleased to announce that Jessica Andrade has been named a partner in the firm. Ms. Andrade is a member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. She focuses her practice on real estate transactions and development, banking law, business formation and planning. She is a graduate [...]
Robert Levinson is America’s longest held hostage. He has been held by the Iranian government for almost 13 years. Iran has held Mr. Levinson incommunicado during that time, allowing no contact with his family or anyone outside of his jailers. Iranian officials have publicly denied any knowledge of Mr. Levinson’s [...]
It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of our partner and friend, Kevin Helmich. Kevin had practiced law in Destin, Florida for over 20 years and became a partner at Beggs & Lane in 2016. Kevin was a very well regarded estate planner, a trusted [...]
Beggs & Lane is pleased to announce that Partner John H. Adams, with the assistance of Partner Robert L. Jones, III, recently received a favorable ruling from the United States Tax Court. In the case of Breland v. Commissioner, TC Memo 2019-59 (May 29, 2019) the Internal Revenue Service sought to assess in excess of $2,000,000 in taxes, [...]
By Jack Zoesch and Matthew Massey Cybersecurity is vitally important to organizations large and small. Cyberattacks and data leaks can grab headlines, destroy client confidence, and expose a company to civil and criminal liability. Below are five things every business should know about cybersecurity protection. Assume you are a target. [...]
Beggs & Lane is pleased to announce that Amy Slaman has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce. Amy is a longtime resident in the Niceville area and is actively involved in the community through volunteering and supporting numerous local causes and charities. [...]
By: Terrie L. Didier If counsel failed to make an argument prior to entry of judgment, Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.530 can be a lifeline to preserve the issue for review on appeal. Lack of preservation will be excused only in very limited circumstances, i.e., denial of due process [...]
Federal law enforcement agents have tremendous power to investigate a wide variety of cases. Whether from the FBI, DEA, IRS, or SEC, these agents use many different tools to gather information. A commonly-used tool by these agents is an unscheduled, surprise visit to a person’s home or work. This is [...]
