Real Estate Law
“AS IS” Clause in a Property Contract & Home Inspection Company
Issue 1: Does an “As Is” Clause in a Contract under Florida law Include Termites? Yes. An “as is” clause
Eric Gros-Dubois
January 9, 2020
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Tax Law
Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds
The first Opportunity Zones were designated on April 9, 2018. To date, the Treasury Department has certified more than 8,700 Opportunity Zones spanning 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories qualifying for the aforementioned tax benefits.
Eric Gros-Dubois
January 9, 2020
Business Law
What is a Corporate Monitor in Florida?
Monitors are usually appointed to perform a specific set of duties, and often only have a single-purpose duty. Corporate monitors only supervise rather than manage. Specifically, the Department of Justice has stated that the scope of the monitor ship should be tailored to address the specific issues and concerns that created the need for a monitor.
Eric Gros-Dubois
January 9, 2020
Business Law
The Ultimate Guide to Financial Securities for 2020 Part 2
Typically, a security that is exempt from registration is restricted in some way. See the first post on Restricted Securities, but keep in mind that some exemptions provide for other restrictions.
Eric Gros-Dubois
January 3, 2020
Real Estate Law
What Can a Landlord do if a Tenant Leaves Behind Property?
One of the most tension fraught relationships is that of a landlord-tenant. Landlords are subject to a variety of laws including regulation of rent, termination, and eviction. One such law is the Disposition of Personal Property Landlord and Tenant Act, which prescribes rules by which landlords are allowed to dispose of tenant property which remains on the premises after a tenancy is terminated.
Eric Gros-Dubois
January 3, 2020
Estate Planning
What are the Requirements for a Valid Will & what is a Self-Proving Will?
In Florida, for a will to be valid it must be in writing, signed by the party seeking to create the will (the testator), the testator must have the mental competence to sign the will, and it must be signed by two witnesses to the execution of the will.
Eric Gros-Dubois
January 3, 2020
EPGD Business Law
What is a Tax Clearance Letter & what is the Purpose?
A potential buyer should obtain a businesses’ tax clearance letter. If a buyer fails to conduct its due diligence on the tax side of the business, he or she could be on the hook for any taxes owed by the seller.
Eric Gros-Dubois
January 3, 2020
Business Law
The Ultimate Guide to Financial Securities for 2020 Part 1
In finance, a security is a negotiable financial instrument that holds some type of monetary value. A security can represent a number of positions. Typically, securities represent ownership in a publicly-traded corporation, known as equity securities, or represent a creditor-debtor relationship, known as debt securities.
Eric Gros-Dubois
January 3, 2020
Civil Litigation
What is a Florida Construction Lien? What are the Preliminary Concerns?
Most contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material-men, or professionals hired to improve, or make improvements to, a property which cost more than $2,500 can file a construction lien.
Eric Gros-Dubois
December 31, 2019
Intellectual Property Law
Do You Need a Trademark to Sell Your Product on Amazon?
While Amazon offers a variety of ways to sell on its website, one of the most popular and advantageous to sellers is the Amazon Brand Registry.
Eric Gros-Dubois
December 17, 2019