What gives someone the right to sue you in Florida? Well, it's a matter of jurisdiction. When a court has sufficient authority over a situation, that's referred to as its jurisdiction. In essence, that means that the court has the ability to enforce its rulings on the...
What do you do when you have a tenant that just won't pay? What if the tenant is simply one of the "those" tenants -- causing trouble and creating problems from dawn to dusk with every other tenant you have? What if the tenant is simply refusing to obey the rules you...
What's the difference between a representation, a warranty and a covenant in the contact you have in front of you? Don't know? You aren't alone. A lot of people don't understand the difference -- or even think they're pretty much the same thing. However,...
Avocados -- a long-overlooked fruit in American cuisine -- have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. (Blame the Millennial obsession over avocado toast if you like, but the fruit was honestly overdue for some recognition as a source of nutrients.) Well, Fresh...
Whether you're a contractor or a developer, construction disputes are messy -- and, quite potentially, expensive. While it's always better to avoid them, they're bound to happen if you're involved in the industry for any length of time. So, what are your options for...
In the business world, your reputation is everything. Whether you provide goods or services, you know that damage to your reputation can seriously hurt your bottom line. However, is taking care of your customers and meeting or exceeding their expectations enough to...
If you own a small business, you know that the rent you pay on a commercial property is significant -- which means that it's important to get what you're paying for each month. Unfortunately, not all landlord-tenant matches are made in heaven. When something goes...
Noncompete agreements have become par for the course in many industries as employers seek to protect their trade secrets and investments. Naturally, employees don't love them. A noncompete agreement can seriously limit your job prospects and your career if you want to...
When a commercial tenant leaves under less-than-favorable circumstances (either through eviction or outright desertion in the middle of the night), a lot of their personal property can be left behind. Even once you've legally regained possession of the building,...
One of the most horrific construction fails in recent memory involved the collapse of the Florida International University Bridge on March 15, 2018. A total of six people was killed and eight more were injured. The construction company responsible, Magnum Construction...
