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 [...]
By: Charles T. Wiggins The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has the right to inspect the contents of your electronic devices—iPhones, iPads, laptops, etc.—upon entry to the United States. Even if you are a U.S. citizen. That means that CBP has a right to look at every e-mail, text, [...]
By Amy P. Slaman Probate is necessary when assets are titled in the deceased person’s name and the asset is one that does not automatically transfer on death through a beneficiary or pay-on-death designation. Many people think having a Last Will & Testament (or a “Will”) means probate court will [...]
By Terrie Didier, Esq. In general, parties have 30 days from the date an adverse decision is rendered (date of filing, not signing or recording) to appeal from final orders. But the time in which to seek appellate review of a corrected, amended, or modified order is not always simple. [...]
Beggs & Lane is pleased to announce that Jessica Andrade has been named Pensacola Young Professionals Leader of the Year for her role as Treasurer of Pensacola Young Professionals for the past two years. Jessica is actively involved in the community, and through her many volunteer hours, has supported numerous [...]
