Few events disrupt Florida small and mid-sized business operations more than a breakdown in a commercial relationship. Sales contracts define how your products or services move through the market and how you get paid for them. When these agreements fail, the resulting friction can lead to delayed projects, damaged reputations, […]
When Florida condemning authorities take real property through eminent domain, the headlines tend to focus on the land itself, including square footage acquired and the dollar value of the dirt. For business owners, that framing misses the point. What often matters more than the taken strip is what gets carved […]
Two decades after the United States Supreme Court fractured public opinion in Kelo v. City of New London, 545 U.S. 469 (2005), the debate over using eminent domain to benefit private infrastructure projects is back with force. Carbon dioxide pipelines stretching across the Corn Belt, high-voltage transmission lines feeding hyperscale […]
Maintaining compliance is a fundamental requirement for business continuity, yet many owners only focus on regulations after receiving a formal notice of violation. Proactively managing regulatory obligations allows small to midsize businesses to avoid the high costs of litigation, administrative fines, and reputational damage. By identifying risks early and establishing […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jimerson Birr is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been named to the University of Florida’s Gator100, marking its sixth time earning this distinction. Hosted annually by the University of Florida Alumni Association, the Gator100 honors the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by […]
When a government agency informs you that they intend to take part or all of your commercial property, it is natural to feel a sense of urgency and concern. For many Florida business owners, the terms eminent domain and condemnation are used interchangeably, which often leads to confusion during an […]
Receiving a notice that the government intends to take your business property through eminent domain can be a disorienting experience. You likely have immediate concerns about how this will impact your daily operations, your employees, and your financial future. While the power of the government to take private property for […]
Eminent domain is a power held by the government, but it is not absolute, and you have specific constitutional protections that ensure you are treated fairly during the process. As a business owner, you likely feel a mix of frustration and uncertainty about how this will impact your operations and […]
When the government or a utility company notifies you that they intend to take your property through eminent domain, it often feels like an uphill battle where you have no say in the outcome. Many property owners mistakenly believe that the government’s initial offer is a take-it-or-leave-it proposition. However, Florida […]
Making a sale isn’t always easy, so it’s understandable when a Florida business pushes the envelope of what customers can expect from their products or services. While courts accept some amount of marketing “fluff” from most businesses, there comes a point where businesses can take things too far. Should this […]