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What is the IRS Form 5472 in Florida?
If you are a U.S. company and have a foreign owner or foreign shareholders, then your company likely needs to file Form 5472.
Eric Gros-Dubois June 29, 2020
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Transactional
What is an Impossibility Clause in a Contract in Florida?
The doctrine of impossibility applies in a situation where it is literally impossible for a party to a contract to perform their duties. The Florida court system generally has an interest in holding parties to the contract they sign and the duties assigned under that contract. Impossibility is a high standard, lack of performance cannot be excused by mere inconvenience, expense, or other non-impossible circumstances.
Oscar Gomez June 29, 2020
Transactional
January 1st, 2020 Changes to the Florida Corporate Statute
The changes to the Florida Corporate Statute have gone into effect on January 1st, 2020. These changes are centered around the Revised Model Business Corporation Act.
Eric Gros-Dubois June 26, 2020
Transactional
What are the Advantages vs. Disadvantages of a Florida LLC?
Registering your business with the State of Florida is a crucial part of your company’s creation process. Often times, many individuals who are new to the business world opt for a limited liability company (“LLC”) when they intend to register their new business. Mainly because they desire something simple and less complicated, especially during the beginning stages. An LLC offers just that, not only is it easy to form, but it is also easy to manage.
Eric Gros-Dubois June 26, 2020
Estate Planning
What Are the 5 Things You Need in Your Estate Plan in Florida?
A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that allows you to decide how to distribute your assets after your passing. A Will contains the definition of assets, the names of beneficiaries, and sometimes includes guardianship designations and burial instructions. A Will also appoints an executor, or personal representative, of the will. A personal representative is someone who will pay remaining taxes after your passing and make sure the Will is being executed correctly and in accordance with your wishes.
Kathrine Karimi June 25, 2020
COVID-19
How does the CARES Act work in Florida?
The CARES Act provides several unemployment insurance benefit programs which include: the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (“PUA”); the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (“FPUC”); and the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (“PEUC”) which are further detailed below.
Oscar Gomez June 25, 2020
Intellectual Property Law
What is a Common Law Trademark?
A common law trademark is a right at common law to certain names, sentences or logos that you very often use in connection with your product. You can have common law trademarks rights without having your trademark federally registered. A common law trademark, however, can only be enforced within a certain area, where it is used.
Eric Gros-Dubois June 25, 2020
EPGD Business Law
What Is an Agricultural Tax Exemption in Florida?
The Agricultural Tax Exemption is a property tax exemption that landowners may receive, if they can show that their land is being put to agricultural use. Different states define “agricultural use” in different ways. For example, Florida requires agricultural use to be bona fide. Fl. Stat. § 193.461. “Bona fide agricultural purpose” is defined as a “good faith commercial agricultural use of the land.” Fla. Stat. § 193.461(1)(b) (2009). Some states require the agricultural use to be for commercial purposes, and for some profits to be gained from the land.
Eric Gros-Dubois June 25, 2020
Trusts & Estates
What is a Living Will?
A living will is a legally binding document that explains an individual’s personal choices about end-of-life medical care in cases where they become incapacitated and can no longer make decisions for themselves. For example, the living will would state whether an individual would want to be kept alive through life support or whether they would not like to receive any life support, including artificial nutrition and hydration.
Kathrine Karimi June 25, 2020
Intellectual Property Law
What is the Penalty for Wrongly Using the (R) Symbol?
This symbol serves to signify that a particular brand is registered with the federal USPTO office. A simple application to have your trademark registered with the USPTO does not give you the right to use the ® symbol until the trademark has been officially registered.
Eric Gros-Dubois June 24, 2020
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