October 31, 2023
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With great sadness Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. mourns Alfred J. Malefatto who passed away on Thursday, September 21st. Al was a valued partner, mentor, dear friend, and beloved husband and father. His generous spirit and joyful outlook enriched us all.
The LLW West Palm Beach Office Participated in the Annual United Way of Palm Beach County Trick-or-Treat Event!
WOTUS Rule Update
The latest chapter in the ongoing saga of defining “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) has come in a September 8th rule published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the agencies). This most recent rule revises the definition in the agencies’ January 2023 WOTUS Rule and sets a higher standard to include adjacent wetlands under the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act (CWA). As stakeholders have already raised questions about the rule, we anticipate there will be rule challenges.
Client Alert for Public Water Suppliers Regarding Potential Settlements from 3M and DuPont
As part of the services that Lewis, Longman & Walker, PA provides to our clients, we endeavor to advise clients on current events that may affect their legal interests. As such, the following letter is being distributed to clients that provide public drinking water services to advise that 3M and DuPont, chemical and manufacturing companies, have reached potential Settlement Agreements in the federal product liability class action lawsuit MDL No. 2:18-mm-2873-RMG involving thousands of Public Water Systems (PWS) across the country. The potential settlements involve billions of dollars to be paid out to eligible claimants. Notices from 3M and DuPont are currently being mailed to potential claimants. If you have received a Notice from 3M and/or DuPont of the potential Settlement Agreements, then you may qualify to submit a claim and recover money from the settlement funds.
2023-2024 Leadership Palm Beach County Board Sworn In
LLW Shareholder Kathryn Rossmell was one of the local leaders elected and sworn in by Judge Bradley G. Harper to the Leadership Palm Beach County Board of Governors for 2023-2024.
Presented by Nicole Poot
In this webinar, you will learn about the role a property appraiser plays in the tax classification process and how it is important to agritourism and your agritourism operation.
Florida Property Owners: This Little-Known Law Could Help You Weather the Next Hurricane
With the recent landfall of Idalia, Floridians weathered the first significant storm of what is likely to be an active hurricane season. As property owners continue to fine-tune hurricane preparedness checklists, it is important to be aware of a little-known provision in state law that can provide some significant benefits during these challenging events.
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LLW Expands Its Environmental and Land Use Law Practice in Florida With Two New Hires
Katherine Hupp has joined the firm as an associate in its West Palm Beach office. After previously serving as a law clerk in LLW’s Tallahassee office, Katherine obtained the role of Assistant General Counsel at the St. Johns River Water Management District where she supported District staff by providing legal advice regarding the interpretation and application of relevant law and policy to the District’s permitting, water supply planning, and regulatory enforcement programs.
Sarah Kranz has joined the firm as an associate in its West Palm Beach office. Sarah grew up in Jupiter and previously served as a summer associate in LLW’s West Palm Beach office. Prior to that, she was a City Planner for the City of Jacksonville, and served her community as Committee Member for the City of Jacksonville’s United Way Campaign. Sarah also gained experience in the courtroom as a Courtroom Administrator for the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller.
Awards & Recognition
Twenty-Three LLW Attorneys Recognized in the Best Lawyers in America 2024 by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers
LLW President Michelle Diffenderfer Recognized by Who’s Who Legal
LLW Executive Shareholder Lori Killinger Reappointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the Florida Commission on Community Service