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Starlett Massey Reappointed for Fifth Term on The Florida Bar Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Starlett Massey, The Florida Bar Diversity and Inclusion Committee

MLG Founding Shareholder, Starlett Massey, has been reappointed to The Florida Bar Diversity and Inclusion Committee and appointed to serve as Vice Chair and Vice Co-Chair of the Get Involved Subcommittee with Katherine Scott. Starlett’s new term, which begins on July 1, 2022, marks the fifth consecutive year she has been selected for the committee.  […]

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Housing Trends: Single Family “Build to Rent”

build to rent

Is a new model of innovative housing coming our way? The limited supply of residential property in Florida, particularly in the Tampa Bay region, has peaked over the last two years, given the arrival of many new residents to our community.1 The Tampa metro area had some of the largest net domestic migration gains in […]

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Larry Smith and the Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality

This June (and always), MLG is proud to support and celebrate members of the LGBTQ+ community. In honor of PRIDE month, we are sharing the story of Larry Smith, an openly gay lawyer who has been a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ representation in not only the legal field but in the state of Florida as well.  […]

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Starlett Massey Speaks at Event Celebrating RBG and Supporting Women in Justice and Law

Women in Justice

The “Women in Justice and Law” event, held by Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) in Panama City, FL, honored the life and influence of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “The Notorious R.B.G.” Starlett Massey, Founding Shareholder of MLG, and Shelley Clark, President of the League of Women Voters of Bay County, presented about RBG as an […]

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Relying on Text or Email Exchanges to Secure a Real Estate Contract? Don’t!

Real Estate Contract

Much of our communication takes place via email or text message. In the current real estate market, minutes matter when making a purchase offer. As a result, realtors and their clients may rely on text messages and emails to communicate quickly. But realtors and agents should be cautious when using text messages and emails in […]

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Canines Take the Stand in Court Dog Programs

court dog

Fido is under oath! Therapy animals are being put to work in doctors’ offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, and universities because of their ability to help people cope and feel less anxiety. In addition, the legal field has created a new role for therapy animals in recent years, especially in courtrooms.          Animal-assisted therapy […]

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More Businesses Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

Earth Day - People, Profit, Planet

Every April 22, the world celebrates Earth Day. Starting in the U.S. in 1970 and globally in 1990, Earth Day was born as an initiative for citizens and businesses to become environmentally conscious.    An increasing number of companies are committing to being environmentally conscious by using sustainable resources in their products and packaging. They […]

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SAY GAY: Fentrice Driskell Advocates for LGBTQ+ Equality

Fentrice Driskell Advocates for LGBTQ+ Equality

On this year’s National Day of Silence, MLG formally denounces Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay Bill” and offers hope in the form of future leadership for LGBTQ+ youth. The Day of Silence[1] is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ students and allies take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and […]

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Be a Champion for Children During Child Abuse Prevention Month by Donating Books

Champions for Children Annual Book Drive

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, raising awareness of the need to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. MLG partners with Champions for Children, a nationally accredited agency, to help protect those without a voice and provide positive tools, education, and support to strengthen families.    Throughout April, MLG is hosting its 2022 Annual […]

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The Three Best Ways to Support Local Artists

Best Ways to Support Local Artists

It is no secret that artists are, unfortunately, among the most demographically exploited profession. Artists foster culture, beauty, and a sense of unity with their work, but they rely heavily on community support to survive. We spoke with Tesa Burch, the Programs Director of the Cultural Hub of Northwest Florida, who provided insights into three […]

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