Finding the perfect property to buy for your business is exhilarating and frightening all at the same time. You are probably excited about the possibilities that the property will offer your business but you are concerned that something is going to go wrong before closing. This is understandable but learning a bit about the process […]
Melbourne Legal Blog
When we’re talking about any type of relationship, for most, it’s going to be at its best during the honeymoon period. Once that passes, realities set in. Partners who have conflicting approaches to operating their business often end up in court. Partners who join forces often do so because they believe that they can make […]
As a not-for-profit business or charitable organization, you depend largely on the generosity of donors. Donations can take many forms. Some people like to give monthly gifts, while others will give a lump sum in December to help with their tax liability. Still others choose to leave behind a portion of their assets in their […]
Undue influence when it comes to estate planning is the act of influencing the choices of another individual, many times against his or her own free will. It happens surprisingly often, including a recent case in Florida where caretakers defrauded an elderly woman out of over $1 million. Since senior citizens are generally not physically strong […]
A Florida man has been sued by his neighbors, who claim he has neglected to maintain his four-bedroom, four-bathroom house in Jacksonville, according to media reports. The man, 63, gained possession of the 3,048-square-foot golf course community home, which is worth an estimated $615,000, when he and his ex-wife divorced in 2014. The neighborhood property […]
The time, cost and headaches involved with the typical construction lawsuit are substantial. Whether you’re the buyer of real estate or a construction business, you’ll want to do everything you can to avoid such legal altercations. Here are three tips that will help you avoid a construction lawsuit: 1) Review your construction and purchase contracts […]
Hurricane season is a time during which residents remain alert and ensure they are keeping track of the tropics. There is a scramble after the hurricane hits to ensure that homes and businesses are fixed. This is a business boom for contractors and even handymen who are prepared to help people get things back together. […]
Management Health Systems, a Sunrise health-care staffing agency that does business as MedPro Healthcare Staffing, recently settled a breach of contract lawsuit that they’d filed against a Filipina nurse that they’d recruited. MedPro had originally hired the nurse in July 2013. They’d agreed to secure her a work visa and professional license and to pay […]
Purchasing a commercial property, for whatever reason, can be one of the most exciting purchases you will ever make in your life. You might be venturing into the restaurant industry or you are opening a retail store. Maybe you are opening a warehouse. It doesn’t matter what it is you are doing, the purchase is […]
Purchasing a home can be an exciting milestone. To avoid later regrets, it is important to be thorough in learning all the facts. Many buyers assume the law obligates the seller to disclose anything they would want to know. In practice, this issue can be far more complicated, as the legal obligation to disclose may […]
