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In the past, prenuptial agreements had a negative association with marriage. However, you may have noticed that their use has grown recently in popularity. There are many reasons why you see prenuptial agreements becoming more common nowadays. Here are four key...
I have been getting questions left and right about unit owners petitioning for substitute or alternative budgets in Florida condominium associations in the last 90 days. There are two factors that seem to be leading to unusually high annual assessment increases in...
When you co-own a successful business, it is an asset to you and your business partner. Unfortunately, that means a court will consider it marital property when deciding how to divide assets in a Florida divorce case and award your partner’s former spouse a portion of...
Divorce is a difficult process for most people, and perhaps the most contentious part is the division of the assets. If a couple is unable to reach a satisfactory agreement themselves, Florida law determines which property they must split. Divorcing couples should...
Competition is part of what makes capitalism work. The desire to compete against an existing business or established professional can drive innovation and help keep prices more attractive for consumers. Unfortunately, not everyone wants a fair and level playing field...
If you are a business owner in Florida, you know that the data you store online about your employees, customers and inventory is a very precious resource. It’s really the heart of what you do, no matter what type of enterprise you run. Your whole company can be...
You have trade secrets that help make your business competitive or profitable. Maybe you have a proprietary salad dressing recipe that you gave to the cook who works in your restaurant. Perhaps you have a unique process for home repairs that allows your technicians to...
Most people associate boards of directors with large, publicly owned corporations. However, a private company of any size and structure might also benefit from having a board. Note that a board of directors isn’t the same as an advisory board. It’s crucial to...
Entrepreneurship isn’t for the weak, that’s for sure. A lot of new businesses never make it off the ground. Others stumble along for a few years, only to fold before they ever reach maturity. In fact, roughly 70% of small businesses will never see their tenth...
Many significant changes to Chapters 718 and 720 of the Florida Statutes – which govern condominiums and homeowner’s associations in the State of Florida, respectively – became effective on July 1, 2021. This article provides highlights of some significant amendments...