Oct 4, 2016 | Business & Corporate, Business Litigation
There are many issues to consider in deciding whether to include an arbitration clause in your standard contracts. However, if arbitration is right for resolving your business disputes, it is important that the arbitration clause is drafted properly to ensure it is...
Sep 10, 2014 | Business & Corporate, Estate Planning, Tax Law
While it is not uncommon for nonprofits to engage in business transactions with insiders, i.e., doing business with an entity related to a board member or officer of the nonprofit organization, it is important that the nonprofit engage in due diligence and strict...
Jul 23, 2014 | Business & Corporate, Estate Planning, Tax Law
The Florida Solicitation of Contributions Act (the “Act”) requires anyone who solicits donations, i.e., charitable organizations, sponsors, professional solicitors and fundraising consultants, to register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs...
Jul 7, 2014 | Business & Corporate, Health Care Law
Florida’s new data breach law, The Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (“FIPA”) applies to any entity that has personal information about Floridians. The holder of this personal information is referred to as a “covered entity.” The new law also applies to...
Apr 16, 2014 | Business & Corporate
It is less than two weeks until Annual Reports are due to the Florida Secretary of State. A $400 late fee will be assessed for all annual reports filed after May 1, 2014. Administrative dissolution for failure to file an annual report occurs on the 3rd Friday of...
Feb 18, 2014 | Business & Corporate
As you are probably aware, effective January 1, 2014, the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act (the “Act”) was adopted. All limited liability companies formed on or after January 1, 2014 are subject to the Act. All limited liability companies formed prior...