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 in import and export law. 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…
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 (non-criminal) regulation that prohibits third parties from taking certain steps to damage a party to a contract or business relationship. Before exploring how…
When clients pay on time, your business benefits from easier to manage cash flow and liquidity. The opposite is true when your clients wait for weeks or months before paying you. In such cases, it becomes harder to manage your business as you have less fluid cash flow and less liquidity. What’s worse, you may…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the Florida economy, commercial landlords and tenants are more frequently looking at ways to accommodate each other. Although these tenants are not getting the full benefit of their office space right now, most are still required to pay the rent. As the pandemic drags on, these businesses are…
Buying or selling a property is a big endeavor. For many individuals, families and businesses real estate transactions are the largest expenditures on the balance sheet. Making sure you have the right legal partner in the process to protect your investment is a must. If you are considering the purchase or sale of a property…
If your company manufactures or sells a product then there is always a chance that the product can be said to have a defect. Should the alleged defect cause a consumer injury or property damage, your business could be held legally liable. Businesses have typically managed the risks associated with product defects in three ways:…
If you are suffering the loss of a close loved one, in addition to the pain of loss, you may also need to navigate the nomenclature and processes associated with managing the affairs of the person who has passed away. It is best not to attempt to go through this process alone. It is highly…
A number of fraudulent and/or questionable construction claims are filed against major insurance companies each year. Each of these claims has to be investigated and, in many cases, litigated. Many large property and casualty insurers need an experienced local attorney here in South Florida to investigate claims that seem questionable. Insurance companies can conduct extensive…
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