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 […]
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 […]
If you own or manage commercial property, apartments, retail space, or multi-family housing in Florida, the legal landscape around negligent security claims has changed significantly — and the changes work in your favor. Florida’s sweeping tort reform legislation, passed in 2023, reshaped how these lawsuits are handled, what defenses are […]
If you own a business, rental property, or commercial building in Florida, the words “premises liability lawsuit” are probably not something you ever want to hear. But the reality is that slip and fall claims and similar injury lawsuits are among the most common legal actions filed against property owners […]
Here’s a question that keeps a lot of Florida property owners up at night: if someone is attacked or robbed on my property, can I be held legally responsible even though I didn’t commit the crime? The short answer is yes — you can be sued. But being sued and […]
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article X, Section 6 of the Florida Constitution allow the government to take private property for public use, but only if full compensation is paid. In Florida, this protection is particularly strong. However, the government’s power is not unlimited. Businesses affected by […]