On July 7, the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, in its decision on Pernell v. Lamb, struck down the portion of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s Stop WOKE Act that handcuffed intellectual freedom in Florida’s colleges and universities. That decision was an important victory in the raging cultural wars. There are, however, still more […]
A small victory in the culture wars, but the battle rages on Read More »
By Makeda Johnson If you’re between 21 and 40, you’ve inherited a world that asks you to do more with less. Work harder. Pay more. Wait longer. Build wealth in an economy that wasn’t built with you in mind. You’re told to be patient while watching opportunity pass by. Our generation doesn’t have the luxury
Building more than success—Building power Read More »
Every successful business depends on trusted partnerships. At Demesmin and Dover, we’ve learned that having the right people behind the scenes is just as important as the work happening in front of our clients. That’s why we’ve entrusted our technology infrastructure to Joshua Johnson and the team at All-In IT. Over the years, we’ve experienced
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Whether he’s teaching future public health leaders, mentoring high school students of color or advocating for a more equitable healthcare system, Jayson Forbes believes lasting change begins by putting people first. At 29, the educator, researcher and community advocate is shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders while encouraging young people to imagine careers beyond
Jayson Forbes shaping future of public health through mentorship and advocacy Read More »
By Hannah Spence Some women wear wigs to try out different styles, while others opt to use them because they’ve lost their natural hair. Either way, The Upskale Collection provides its customers with wigs that help them feel confident. The business began at Rutgers University, where founder and CEO Jennyca Jerome, now age 30, started
The Upskale Collection’s mission to heal and beautify Read More »
Once a recipient of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, attorney Devon Vickers now works with the non-profit, serving on the legal team that helped expand their southern Florida headquarters. Devon’s triumphant fight against childhood cancer fueled her ambition as an adult, breaking barriers as a land zone attorney and earning her the title of “Rising Star” in
Miami’s 40 under 40 defines new era of excellence in 2026 Read More »
I’ve got a lot on my mind, but let’s focus on two things today: a major change affecting condo buyers, and a ballot measure every property owner needs to understand before voting. Fannie Mae Retires Limited Review for Condos As if SIRS (the Structural Integrity Reserve Study born out of the 2021 Champlain Towers collapse)
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There was a time, not so long ago, when the biggest fear in the workplace was a robot taking your job on the assembly line. Now the robot writes your emails, drafts your contracts, and holds a conversation better than most humans manage on a Monday morning. And the shift is forcing everyone to ask
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When people ask me what causes relationships to break down, they often expect me to name something dramatic: an affair, a betrayal, constant fighting, or a major life crisis. Many of those things are true, but after years of working with couples and families, I’ve come to believe that relationships don’t suddenly fall apart but
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Attorneys devote countless hours preparing legal arguments, organizing exhibits, and anticipating opposing counsel’s strategy. Yet one of the greatest predictors of a productive negotiation/mediation often has little to do with legal preparation. It is how well the client has been prepared for the mediation process itself. A well-prepared client is not simply informed about the
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