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Asset Purchase vs. Stock Purchase in Florida: Which Structure Protects You More?
Buying or selling a business in Florida involves much more than agreeing on a purchase price. One of the most important decisions is how the transaction will be structured. The ...
Buying a Business in Florida: The Due Diligence Checklist Your Attorney Should Walk You Through
In any business acquisition, excitement runs high once an offer is accepted, but this is when the real work begins. Before you sign on the dotted line, you need to ...
What to Look for Before Signing Any Business Contract in Florida
By: Gaby Riveros. Strong contracts and strong business relationships go hand-in-hand. And while trust is also critical to a successful partnership, trust without documentation can come back to seriously bite ...
Florida’s New Condo Laws: What Miami Buyers Need to Know
Florida’s condo laws now require associations to complete structural inspections and fully fund reserves for major repairs. These rules trace directly back to the 2021 Champlain Towers South collapse in ...
Can a Non-U.S. Resident Buy Property in Miami?
Miami has long attracted buyers from around the globe. From luxury condominiums and vacation homes to investment properties and commercial real estate, foreign investors continue to purchase property throughout South ...
FIRPTA Explained: What Foreign Sellers of Florida Property Must Know Before Closing
Real estate has always been a strategic part of an investment portfolio, but for foreign investors, the strategy is more complex than it is for their U.S. citizen counterparts. A ...
Do You Need a Business Attorney or a General Practitioner? How to Choose Legal Counsel in Florida
Like many areas of life, there are generalists and then there are specialists. Knowing who to call and when can make a meaningful difference in your outcome. The same is ...
Open Construction Permits in Miami-Dade: How They Derail Closings and Who’s Responsible
An open construction permit is a building permit that’s been issued for a project but has never been formally closed or approved by the local building department after completion of ...
Understanding Earnest Money Deposits in Florida Real Estate
Putting money on the table is often the first real step in a Florida real estate transaction. It signals your intention and commitment to seeing the deal through, but it’s ...1 2