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It’s official — Apple has arrived at Miami Worldcenter, strengthening #DowntownMiami's reputation as a hub for world-class experiences. #MiamiWorldcenter, a $6 billion mixed-use destination in #DowntownMiami spanning 27 acres, features world-class retail, hospitality and residential spaces across 10 city blocks, transforming what was previously a sea of empty surface parking and low-rise industrial buildings into a thriving ‘city within a city’ that has attracted global brands and development partners from around the world. “Miami is a city with a history, culture, and life all its own, and we are thrilled to capture that energy with Apple Miami Worldcenter in downtown Miami,” said Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail and People. #AppleMiamiWorldcenter features a biophilic design that helps connect customers to the beautiful green spaces surrounding the store. Created from the ground up to reflect Apple’s values, Apple Miami Worldcenter is built with the environment in mind using a regionally sourced mass timber structure and other low-carbon materials, which significantly reduced the carbon intensity of its construction. Like all Apple facilities, Apple Miami Worldcenter’s operations run on 100 percent renewable energy and are carbon neutral. Apple Miami Worldcenter is NOW OPEN to the public at 100 NE 8th Street. Take a sneak peek inside the new store via Miami Herald ➡️ bit.ly/4jqK32J

#BilzinSumberg is proud to present the 2024 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Report highlighting the actions and initiatives the firm undertook in 2024 as part of our efforts to integrate the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the firm and in the wider community. We consider the report to be both a record of engagement and results with respect to DEl and as a statement of commitment to making these values a seminal part of the firm's identity. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bHbSQ5

Silver Airways, a regional airline based in Hollywood, Florida, recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection citing financial challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, rising operational costs, and supply-chain disruptions as key factors leading to this decision. Although not connected to the filings or restructuring, #BilzinSumberg Head of Bankruptcy and the Commercial Mortgage-backed Securities Litigation and Workouts Team Jeffrey Snyder, said Silver’s secured creditors are consenting to business as usual, and it is Silver’s objective to continue operating normally and to honor all customer obligations, tickets, and agreements with vendors and other airlines that feed it passenger traffic. Read more via Lisa Willis in the Daily Business Review: https://bit.ly/40FutZS

Today, we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who championed equality, justice, and unity. At #BilzinSumberg, we stand united in our commitment to fostering inclusion, standing up against injustice, and working together to build a better future.

#BilzinSumberg Partner Joe Hernandez recently wrote an opinion piece in The Palm Beach Post highlighting how the Florida condo market is recalibrating, as changes to the Condo Act tank the market for 30 + year old condos, creating uncertainty for thousands of families who own them. Read more: https://bit.ly/3PAonUk

#BilzinSumberg Land Use and Government Relations Partner Anthony De Yurre, Esq, LLM will moderate the panel, “Unpacking the Live Local Act: Legislative Breakdown and Immediate Impacts” at the South Florida Live Local Summit, Tuesday, January 28. Read more: https://bit.ly/4jcJz0c

#BilzinSumberg Corporate Partner Jose Sariego is quoted in Law360's “Copyright Cases To Watch In 2025,” regarding the Whyte Monkee Productions et al. v. Netflix et al. case noting that the Tenth Circuit will issue another opinion on whether Netflix made fair use of a funeral clip in the "Tiger King" docuseries after vacating its prior ruling against the streaming service amid criticism that it misapplied the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in The Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith. Read more: https://bit.ly/409LBFI

#BilzinSumberg Senior Counsel Michael A. Hanzman, Partner Mitchell E. Widom, and Associate Kayla Hernandez are key members of a dedicated litigation team known for their experience, resources, and unwavering commitment to protecting their clients' interests. Learn how their expertise secured this major victory for their client: https://bit.ly/3PjMrum

#BilzinSumberg Partner Robert L. Raskopf will serve as the featured speaker at The New York Intellectual Property Law Association’s Committee Meeting on January 16, where he will provide an analysis of the trademark infringement case Pennsylvania State University v. Vintage Brand, LLC. Read more: https://bit.ly/4imsEYA

#BilzinSumbergs Joe Hernandez, Kenneth Duvall, and Kevin Koushel dive into what to watch for in the coming months as Florida’s condominiums try to balance new safety mandates against hard economic realities. Several legal and economic developments are coming to a head for condominiums - from a key statutory deadline and long-awaited court rulings to an imploding market for older condominium units. Read more in the Daily Business Review: https://bit.ly/3W02aTg