Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, institutions of higher learning have found themselves facing a host of challenges. Some of them are novel, while others have become more pronounced as a result of the pandemic. In this interview, Phil Stein, head of Bilzin Sumberg’s Litigation Group, and Brianna Sainte, an attorney in Bilzin Sumberg’s Litigation Group, discuss some of the important issues faced by colleges and universities, including the proliferation of tuition refund cases brought on by the pandemic and the broader issue of data privacy and security in light of the rise of remote learning, as well as the steady increase in hacking attempts and ransomware incidents.

Jennifer Wioncek, Partner in Bilzin Sumberg’s Tax & Private Wealth Group, and Lauren Kurtz, Attorney in Bilzin Sumberg’s Tax & Private Wealth Group, discuss the planning considerations that potential and recent movers to Florida should think about it with a focus on tax and estate planning matters.

Environmental attorneys Howard Nelson and John Chibbaro walk through the unique environmental aspects of adaptive reuse projects. They offer a big picture overview of the issues involved and legislative developments while also delving into specific types of adaptive reuse projects in South Florida, such as golf course conversions.

Javier Aviñó, Practice Group Leader for Bilzin Sumberg’s Land Development & Government Relations Group, and Anthony De Yurre, Partner in Bilzin Sumberg’s Land Development & Government Relations Group, discuss the major developments happening along the Miami River. They cover Miami’s origins along the river, how the character of adjacent developments and its usage have changed over time, and the growing diversity of uses taking place on its banks while maintaining its environmental integrity.

Stanley Price, Chair of Bilzin Sumberg’s Land Development & Government Relations Group, and Javier Aviñó, Practice Group Leader for Bilzin Sumberg’s Land Development & Government Relations Group, discuss the historic evolution, current state, and future prospects of transit-oriented development in Miami-Dade County. They address the economic, social, and political dimensions of mass transit in the County along with the system’s adjoining real estate developments (“Rapid Transit Zones”). They conclude with laying out what they see as the future of transit-oriented development in Miami-Dade County.

Carly Grimm and Jennifer Fine, attorneys in Bilzin Sumberg’s Land Development & Government Relations Group, discuss Wynwood’s take off as one of Miami’s most popular neighborhoods while highlighting how adaptive reuse has been a pivotal part of its transformation. They cover Wynwood’s history, the unique land use and zoning initiatives defining it, and where the neighborhood is headed in the years to come.

Land Use & Government Relations attorneys Javier Aviñó and Anthony De Yurre discuss adaptive reuse and historic preservation in one of Miami-Dade County’s most iconic historic neighborhoods, Coral Gables. They cover the City of Coral Gables’ use of adaptive reuse to preserve its signature Mediterranean architecture, the City’s incentives and bonuses for adaptive reuse, and what’s on the horizon for real estate development in Coral Gables.

Bilzin Sumberg attorneys Jeffrey Snyder and Jake Greenberg discuss the nuances of foreclosures and bankruptcy as the economy emerges from the coronavirus pandemic and grapples with its fallout. They cover current developments related to this area of the law, and conduct a deep dive into a case with key takeaways for both lenders and business owners.

Bilzin Sumberg attorneys Kelly Ruane Melchiondo and Philip R. Stein discuss the implications of Florida House Bill 969 and Senate Bill 1734, which would dramatically reshape the ways businesses operating in Florida could collect and handle consumer data. They cover what is in the proposed bills, how they would affect Florida's business community, and what companies should do now to prepare for the law.

Listen to land use and zoning attorneys Javier F. Aviñó and Carly S. Grimm discuss the big changes happening in one of Miami’s historic neighborhoods, Allapattah. Hear about recent developments in Allapattah, the trends that are shaping its future, and the role of adaptive reuse in its accelerating transformation.