Some Florida employers have just 15 days to respond to EEOC discrimination charges. Learn what the shorter deadline means and how to prepare.
Storm repairs can reveal previously undisclosed property damage, raising questions about Florida sellers’ disclosure obligations, potential claims and deadlines for taking action.
A Florida Supreme Court ruling limits when an easement agreement’s attorney’s fee provision can be enforced against subsequent property owners.
A new Eleventh Circuit ruling removes a key exhaustion defense for statutory ERISA claims, with practical implications for Florida plan sponsors and fiduciaries.
Expanded FHA financing eligibility creates options for new and recently completed build-to-rent communities, subject to eligibility, application timing and underwriting requirements.
Practical AI policies, clear employee guidelines and oversight that matches stated commitments can help businesses reduce AI-related risks.
Rising small-business bankruptcies and proposed debt limit increases could affect lenders’ recovery options, making early portfolio reviews important.
Four contract provisions can help Florida homebuilders address rising costs and close gaps that could lead to disputes.
Florida’s construction lien law includes specific requirements for construction lenders. Practical steps can help protect their collateral and reduce potential liability.
Third-party escrow agreements offer landlords and tenants a way to hold and disburse tenant improvement funds as construction costs and financial stakes increase.
Impact fee increases, permit timing and infrastructure credits can affect development costs. Florida homebuilders should address these issues during contract negotiations and permitting.
Looking for a lottery ticket that could win you a highly coveted and valuable liquor license? If so, and you have $100 to spare, you too can apply for Florida’s 2026 quota beverage license lottery.
Florida’s Marchman Act offers families a legal path to seek involuntary assessment and treatment when a loved one’s substance abuse threatens their health or safety.
Negotiating key lease provisions before signing can give physicians and practice owners flexibility as their space, staffing and equipment needs evolve.
Limited judicial review makes local ordinance interpretation and timely action critical for property owners challenging code enforcement decisions.
A tenant’s unauthorized move-out can leave commercial landlords facing unpaid rent and legal uncertainty. Learn what to consider before taking action.
Selective enforcement, statutory protections and procedural requirements can limit a Florida homeowners’ association’s ability to enforce its covenants.
Trademark registration can strengthen a business’s rights, help protect its brand and provide legal benefits beyond those available through use alone.
Personal guaranties can expose business owners to liability for commercial leases. Learn which terms to negotiate and what alternatives to consider.
Understand offer expiration and closing timelines under Florida’s residential “As-Is” contract.
Shared infrastructure and centralized ownership can complicate individual home sales in build-to-rent communities. Condominium strategies may offer a path forward.
Florida’s minimum wage increases to $15.00 per hour on September 30, 2026, with the tipped minimum wage rising to $11.98.
Qualifying agricultural landowners have a limited window to pursue streamlined residential development approvals before Florida’s agricultural enclave program expires in 2028.
Florida’s new probate rule changes how certain estate disputes are handled and expands eligibility for simplified procedures, highlighting the value of experienced counsel.
Proposed Brevard County impact fee increases could raise costs approximately 47% to 50% for many residential and commercial developments as early as January 1, 2027.
SpaceX’s bylaws reshape how shareholder disputes are resolved, offering governance lessons for Florida businesses.
CDD assessments, bond debt and infrastructure obligations can affect property costs. Due diligence helps buyers avoid surprises after closing.
Three appellate decisions involving Miami highlight how inadequate notice, unfair hearings and insufficient evidence can undermine code enforcement orders.
The EEOC’s withdrawal of affirmative action guidance signals closer scrutiny of race- and sex-conscious employment practices, prompting employers to review existing policies.
Understand purchase price, deposit, escrow and financing provisions in Florida’s residential “As-Is” contract, including common pitfalls and key deadlines.
Commercial leases often overlook payment fraud. Clear provisions can help landlords and tenants allocate this increasingly common risk.
Explore how proposed limits on institutional home purchases and provisions supporting new construction could affect single-family and build-to-rent investment strategies.
A new Orlando ordinance temporarily makes it easier to demolish and modify certain downtown historic properties by shifting approvals to an administrative process.
Orange County deferred proposed transportation impact fee increases, keeping current rates in place while considering future adjustments.
Florida real estate brokers owe clients a high degree of trust and confidence. Understand the duties that shape those relationships.
A commercial tenant’s bankruptcy creates complex challenges for landlords. Understanding key bankruptcy rules can help protect their interests and maximize recovery.
A proposed Florida constitutional amendment would expand homestead exemptions, lower commercial property assessment caps and restrict local spending of property tax revenue.
Trademarks help customers recognize a business and associate its products or services with quality, making them valuable business assets.
The Florida Supreme Court will consider whether out-of-state physicians can face malpractice claims in Florida when providers here later use their medical reports.
A new Florida law creates a streamlined process for trustees to obtain a binding discharge from liability without court involvement.
A California court’s denial of Cher’s emergency conservatorship petition offers timely lessons for Florida families considering emergency guardianship for an adult loved one.
Summer travel, childcare and schedule changes can expose gaps in parenting plans. Reviewing arrangements early can help co-parents avoid disputes.
A new court motion in House v. NCAA could undercut the settlement’s enforcement by excluding multimedia rights companies from limits on athlete compensation.
A new executive order seeks to limit college athlete eligibility and transfers, putting schools’ federal funding at risk for noncompliance.
Beginning July 1, 2026, Florida food service establishments must meet new disclosure requirements for mandatory fees and other added charges.
A Florida appellate decision could reduce the time and cost of recovering attorneys’ fees for businesses and other litigants.
A practical guide to correctly identifying property in the Florida As-Is Contract--why it matters, common mistakes, and how to avoid disputes before they start.
The dispute between Paris Jackson and the executors of Michael Jackson’s estate highlights how litigation strategy and attorneys’ fees can significantly impact estate value.
The USPTO has published a new rule requiring the representation of foreign patent applicants by a U.S. practitioner registered to practice and in good standing before the USPTO.
In data center land deals, de‑risking power, entitlements, and infrastructure matters more than acreage, so sellers who focus on collaboration and value creation - not just price - tend to get better, more certain results.
A practical guide to correctly identifying buyers and sellers in the Florida As‑Is Contract—why it matters, common mistakes, and how to avoid disputes before they start.
On Tuesday March 10, 2026, Orange County passed Resolution 26-0293, adopting Standard Operating Procedures that create an administrative pathway for developing affordable housing on property owned by religious institutions that contain a house of public worship.
Letters of intent in commercial leasing usually address key business terms but often overlook a tenant’s assignment or transfer rights, even when landlords expect to restrict them.
Governor DeSantis declared a statewide emergency on February 9, 2026, in response to record-low temperatures, severe drought conditions, and active wildfires impacting Florida.
Using consumer AI tools for legal analysis can put privilege at risk and make confidential prompts discoverable.
SB 1512 would expand tax exemptions and streamline procurement for Space Florida projects, potentially lowering costs for aerospace, defense and semiconductor companies.
Registering software copyrights greatly strengthens legal protection and enforcement, and the Copyright Office’s special procedures allow companies to do so without exposing sensitive code.
Scammers posing as local planning staff are using public project details to demand fraudulent “Application Approval Fees” from development applicants.
A physician's employment agreement can limit future opportunities, so a brief legal review before signing can help you avoid disputes and protect your ability to practice.
President Trump ordered cannabis moved from Schedule I to Schedule III, marking the most significant update to federal cannabis policy in decades.
A surplus of obsolete office and a shortage of workforce housing are aligning with Live Local to create a new pipeline for adaptive reuse.
From classification audits to compensation reviews, these five steps help employers reduce risk and build a sustainable culture.
Explore how holding property in a trust can help safeguard against title fraud.
A proposed federal rule would narrow Clean Water Act jurisdiction, potentially changing which waters and wetlands receive federal protection.
Understand new discovery requirements and what litigators should know to avoid sanctions.
On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the City of Apopka presented, for the second time, a proposal to increase municipal impact fees during an “Extraordinary Circumstances Workshop.”
Explore how Florida’s summary administration process can offer a faster, simpler way to settle an estate.
Florida’s revised civil rules change discovery and motion practice in probate, trust and guardianship litigation, despite exemptions from certain case management requirements.
Explore how Florida’s Condominium Act could help structure data center campuses facing subdivision delays and financing challenges.
