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Can a nonlawyer be a partner in a law firm?
According to the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 5.4(b), lawyers are not permitted to form
Eric Gros-Dubois May 21, 2021
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Bankruptcy
Covid-19 Disaster Assistance Update
The measurements taken to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the US have caused an economic downturn that is dramatically affecting our country’s small businesses. While Congress was able to enact the CARES Act to provide emergency financial aid to those applied for one of its programs; unfortunately, it has now been reported that funding for these programs has been exhausted.
Silvino Diaz May 5, 2020
Homestead Exemption
Can Foreign Non-Resident Investors Claim Florida Homestead Exemption?
The traditional rule is all individuals living in Florida with temporary visas may not be eligible to claim the Florida homestead exemption because their residency is based on a durational, temporary period. However, in 2012, the Florida Supreme Court put this constitutional issue before them in Garcia v. Andonie
Eric Gros-Dubois April 22, 2020
Business Law
What is an Operating Agreement?
The operating agreement for an LLC is imperative because it can outline all the company’s procedural and financial decisions. Although an operating agreement is not required in many states, most limited liability owners create an operating agreement as soon as they create their company. The operating agreement protects owners and sets out anything that has been orally agreed on.
Eric Gros-Dubois March 16, 2020
Business Law
Copyrights Myths #3 – “I have to Include a ‘Copyright Notice’ for my Right to Exist.”
The most important function of the Copyright mechanism, for works created today, is that it serves as a warning for persons who improperly appropriate them or infringe on any copyright.
Silvino Diaz March 10, 2020
Employment Law
Can small Start-up Companies Sponsor Foreign Individuals when Their OPT has Expired?
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary work authorization, granted to F-1 “International Student” visa holders. OPT is offered to students that qualify under their degree program to engage in work directly related to their major area of study.
Silvino Diaz February 17, 2020
Employment Law
What are the Requirements for Workers Compensation Coverage in Florida?
If you are an employee who works for another person, group, or company, you are required to have Workers’ Compensation Insurance. This includes people working under any type of contract and also includes all lawfully and unlawfully employed immigrants and minors.
Eric Gros-Dubois March 16, 2016
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