In the midst of what can only be described as planetary disorder – relentless bombardment of Ukraine, a pandemic still raging, explosive inflation, an almost successful coup in the greatest democracy of the world –…;
Articles of Interest
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: ELEPHANT’S PERSONHOOD
New York’s highest court ruled in a 5-2 ruling that Happy the Elephant is not a legal person allowed to be freed from her Bronx Zoo confinement under habeas corpus. What was surprising were two…;
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: FATHERS
Most of us have wonderful memories of our fathers. In one of my favorites, I had recently opened up a law practice in downtown Orlando when I got a call from Dad, saying he was…;
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: RIP IRV SHARGAA
With the media reporting the challenges of a sluggish labor market, it is refreshing to pause in remembrance of Irwin “Irv” Shargaa, who peacefully passed away surrounded by family at the age of 93, just…;
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: FOUR-DAY WORK WEEK
The post-COVID environment has left its mark – first, with the “Great Resignation,” then demands to work remotely, and now talk of a four-day work week. A new test in the U.K. with thousands of…;
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: TRADER JOE’S
This year’s Axios Harris Poll 100 is looking good for Trader Joe’s, as popular in Central Florida as it apparently is countrywide. The poll, designed to identify demographics for brands and product segments, ranked Trader…;
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: AGAIN!
The Uvalde massacre of 19 innocent children and two adults barricaded in one classroom by an 18-year-old armed with an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle he legally bought isn’t a Texas tragedy; it’s an American tragedy. The…;
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: SAFE LANDING
The media were inspired this week by the safe landing of a Cessna Caravan at Palm Beach International Airport under circumstances countless passengers fear. The single-engine plane’s pilot suffered a cardiac event flying back from…;
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
Family-owned Feld Entertainment announced this week that, after a 6-year hiatus, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s Circus would hit the road in September 2023 with a completely reimagined show. Replaced are the lions, tigers,…;
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: KEKE’S SALE
For entrepreneurial founders of locally grown Keke’s – Kevin and Keith Mahen — the restaurant chain’s $82 million sale to Denny’s some 16 years after starting is no doubt a dream come true. And rightfully…;