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The SAFE Banking Act and Cannabis: Why Banks Should Take Notice

December 3, 2019 Banking & Financial Services Industry Legal Blog, Florida Business Litigation Blog, Regulated Industries Legal Blog

Although the attention of the political world is currently drawn to impeachment hearings and the countless nominees vying for the Democratic presidential nomination, Congress has still found time to work on a bill that would allow banking institutions to transact with cannabis businesses.  The SAFE (“Secure and Fair Enforcement”) Banking […]

The Professional Service Corporation: A Deeper Dive Into Florida Statute Chapter 621

November 26, 2019 Florida Business Litigation Blog, Professional Services Industry Legal Blog

The P.A., or P.L.L.C.  is a corporate structure specifically designed for various licensed professionals who wish to hang their shingle and start their own practice.  Fla. Stat. Ch. 621, also known as the Professional Service Corporation and Limited Liability Company Act proscribes certain benefits to those corporations and its members […]

Your Skin is a Canvas: Tattoo Parlors and the First Amendment

November 12, 2019 Florida Business Litigation Blog, Real Estate Development, Sales and Leasing Industry Legal Blog

Earlier this year, I wrote about a unique land use issue and some very specific First Amendment free speech implications related to the regulation of charitable donation bins (The Right to Blight – Charitable Donation Bins, Freedom of Speech, and the First Amendment).  Very few local governments, property owners and […]

Construction Professionals: You can Still be Forced to Arbitrate Outside of Florida

October 2, 2019 Construction Industry Legal Blog

Construction professionals who work on large commercial projects are probably familiar with the ins and outs of arbitration clauses that appear in many construction contracts. They may even be familiar with the Florida Statute, § 47.025, that prohibits contractual clauses that require any legal action, including arbitration, involving a Florida […]

What Construction Professionals Need to Know When Performing Work on Commercial Real Estate

September 24, 2019 Construction Industry Legal Blog

Construction professionals performing work for tenants in a commercial properties face unique challenges.  The construction professional doesn’t want to pass up a good job, but his or her lien rights are limited. As a result, construction professionals want to make sure that they understand how Florida’s already complicated lien law […]

Prejudgment Writ of Attachment in Florida

September 18, 2019 Banking & Financial Services Industry Legal Blog, Florida Business Litigation Blog

The Motion and Affidavit for Prejudgment Writs of Attachment Normally, attachment occurs after a judgment has been entered by the court.  However, the trial court has the authority to order a writ of attachment to a debtor’s property prior to a final judgment order, and/or resolution of litigation.  Generally, prejudgment […]

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