Construction contracts typically have payment clauses that state that a contractor will pay their subcontractors once the contractor has been paid by the property owner. These construction contract clauses shift the risk associated with payment so that the risk is shared between the contractor and all of its subcontractors. Based on a precedent set by [...]
There are many types of commercial lease agreement in the State of Florida. This is the result of there being no standard agreement that is typically in use by all commercial landlords and tenants. By contrast to residential real estate leases this makes commercial leases much more variable and complex. Nonetheless, there can be said [...]
The probate phase is played out in court Probate is a necessary step in the process of executing a last will and testament. Because of the various moving parts in this process and the fact that is tried in court, it is essential that you hire an experienced estate attorney to guide the process. Florida [...]
A title company can sometimes cost more than a real estate lawyer - but you get a lot less for your money. Even if you find a similarly priced title company, there are significant advantages to choosing a law firm instead. Purchasing real estate is a major investment. Make sure to hire an experienced real [...]
What is a leasehold agreement? A leasehold is a long-term rental agreement with a minimum term of 40 years but that can last several decades longer, sometimes up to 120 years. Leaseholds differ from rental agreements in that leaseholders (the equivalent of a tenant in a short lease agreement) have a very different relationship to [...]
While consumers have the right to be protected from products that can cause them harm, too often businesses are forced into defending themselves from false product liability claims. Challenges The deck is stacked against businesses who find themselves defending against product liability claims in Florida. Let’s explore the challenges: Unequal fee structures Malicious or greedy [...]
Contract review by an experienced local business lawyer is essential because contracts and agreements are legally binding documents. That means that the parties are legally obligated to comply with the terms, conditions and responsibilities laid out in these documents. It also means that if there is any future disagreement, an arbitrator or a court of [...]
Doing business with an import or export partner abroad? Here are some of the most common issues you may face. Reciprocity of international contracts When you have a contract in place with a business based abroad, it is a good idea to check if there is a reciprocity treaty between the United States/Florida and that [...]
In Part 1, we discussed one of the most important regulations on the free market - laws against tortious interference. Laws against tortious interference prevent unethical abuse of the free market’s competitive nature. This is a civil regulation that prohibits third parties from taking certain steps to damage a party to a contract or business [...]
One of the most important regulations on the free market involves laws on tortious interference. Laws against tortious interference prevent unethical abuse of the free market’s competitive nature. This is a civil regulation that prohibits third parties from taking certain steps to damage a party to a contract or business relationship. Before exploring how to [...]
