Florida business and corporate law covers a wide variety of commercial matters. At South Florida Law, PLLC this practice area includes the sub-categories of Business Formation, Contract Disputes and Commercial Transactions.
Contracts of adhesion are agreements where a party in a position of relative power such as an insurance company or larger corporation agrees to do work with a consumer or business using a non-negotiable contract. Sales and customer service professionals tend to call these documents “standard” contracts and lawyers informally refer to them as “boilerplate”…
Signing contracts at a “social distance” has been legally possible since the year 2000 when President Bill Clinton signed the Electronic Signatures Act. From then on, the Federal government has recognized electronic signatures as equally valid counterparts to physical ink-on-paper. There are, however, specific exceptions and conditions. Consent The consumer – or party receiving the…
In the last 10 days, we have seen a drastic change in our daily lives due to the latest Coronavirus (COVID19). One of these changes is the sudden requirement to work remotely. For millions, that means work from home rather than in an office environment. While modern technology makes many jobs “doable from home”, there…
Quick Read Summary (TLDR) Joint ventures in Florida are legally treated as partnerships under Chapter 620 of the Florida Statutes, creating significant liability exposure since each partner can bind the others and be held responsible for actions within the venture’s scope. Common joint venture disputes arise from breach of contract, fraud, management disagreements, resource diversion,…
Oral agreements are common in business and exist as the standard way of doing business for many single proprietors and small businesses in Florida. However, having a written contract has various advantages such as being more enforceable in a court of law. Contracts also give you the ability to avoid disputes before they occur by…
Airbnb and Vrbo are the most popular of several “peer-to-peer” online services that allow you to share a residence you own with visitors for a fee. These platforms provide an excellent way to earn money either as a side income or as a full-time business. Despite its many advantages in terms of independence and being…
Business agreements vary based on the companies that use them. Companies vary widely in their focus, industry and culture. That being said, there are some key areas that are shared by all businesses in Florida and elsewhere. All businesses interact with customers, partners, contractors or employees. There are three essential documents that ensure these interactions…
When investors choose to acquire property in Florida, they often do so via a Limited Liability Company LLC. One alternative to the LLC is to use a trust for real estate investment. Quick Read Summary (TLDR) The primary benefits of trusts include superior privacy since there’s no requirement to publicly file trust documents, strong liability…
What is a Registered Agent? Sometimes called a statutory agent, agent of process or resident agent, the registered agent receives service of process on behalf of a business. They are also responsible for Florida State annual report filings. Who can be a Registered Agent? Companies may choose to make a principal, employee, third party administrator…
Form a Partnership: South Florida Law frequently assists individuals and businesses in entity formations that fit their specific needs. These include LLC’s for real estate investment, C Corporations, S Corporations, LLCs for general business purposes and partnerships. Along with Florida’s single proprietorships, corporations account for over 75% of the state’s active businesses. Partnerships could be…
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