Stay up‑to‑date with the latest regulatory news from Florida agencies.
A Florida revocable living trust manages your assets while you live, protects you if you become incapacitated, and spares your heirs probate. Learn why the state requires an attorney to draft one.
How non-US investors are taxed on US real estate: choosing a holding structure, avoiding double taxation, estate tax exposure, reporting rental income, FIRPTA on sale, and state and local taxes.
The Supreme Court held that Google's copying of Oracle's Java APIs was fair use, but deliberately left open whether APIs can be copyrighted at all. A far narrower decision than the tech industry expected.
A promoter who signs a contract before the corporation exists stays personally liable, even after the company adopts the agreement. Only a novation moves that liability onto the corporation.
Google LLC v. Oracle America asks whether the Java APIs are protected by copyright and, if so, whether Google's use of them was fair use. A look at the arguments before the Supreme Court and what is at stake.
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and Florida law give military tenants extra protection on leases, evictions and rental applications. What landlords need to do, and how quickly they need to do it.
Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires companies to report on their internal control over financial reporting. As the SEC has made clear, disclosing a material weakness is not enough on its own.
Florida law splits repair and upkeep duties between landlord and tenant. Here is what the statutes require of each side, and what can happen when either one fails to hold up their end of the lease.
Using a person's name, voice, photograph or likeness in advertising without permission can amount to misappropriation. This article covers the right of publicity, what the law protects, and how to avoid a claim.
When a person sells a house, vacant land, or other piece of property, there are certain requirements that must be followed. Most states require an affidavit of title.
