Commercial real estate is a big part of the economy in Miami. Given that the city is so attractive as a place to live and visit, building and commercial real estate transactions are unavoidable. With some of these, there are disputes between developers, construction...
Year: 2016
Explosion leads to lawsuit against developer and contractor
There is a significant amount of ongoing construction in Miami to create developments to attract renters, purchasers and visitors. An unfortunate corollary with the amount of construction that is always taking place throughout the city is the inevitable disputes over...
An Overlooked Aspect of a Limited Liability Company
Limited liability companies appear to be the flavor of the day for entrepreneurs setting up their own businesses. The establishment of a business enterprise is often thought to shield the owner from personal liability to creditors. It is true that owners of an...
Construction defects at the center of Miami lawsuit
Construction is big business in Miami and this is especially true with the luxury market. When there is a property set to be developed, it is necessary for there to be several invaluable pieces in place to ensure that the process goes smoothly. This extends...
When Florida lenders act wrongly, hold them accountable
Developers and owners of commercial real estate in Florida have a number of challenges they must overcome in order to find success. Market conditions and competitors can present numerous challenges, and these are in addition to the challenges facing the developer or...
What are the typical steps involved with venture capital?
As discussed last week in this blog, there is a concern about a slowdown in the commercial real estate market in the coming year. The potential slowdown facing Florida businesses is due to many factors, including potential financial issues.Accordingly, many business...
Commercial real estate market facing challenges
With the close of another year coming up soon, many Florida businesses are making adjustments and planning for 2017. This is particularly true for those involved in commercial real estate, which is likely to see some changes in the upcoming year.Experts are raising...
The Florida Supreme Court’s Decision in Bartram v. U.S. Bank, N.A. is Good News for Lenders
The operative facts in Bartram are simple.1 Borrower executed a standard form mortgage in favor of the lender. The mortgage contained an optional acceleration clause and provided the borrower with a right to reinstate the mortgage after acceleration. The borrower...
Seeking success when fraud claims are raised in business disputes
Florida residents often take each other at their word. When someone else tells us something, we tend to believe that person is being honest and truthful in what they are saying. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, as others may be misleading in the statements...
What is required to allege and prove a fraud claim?
When Florida residents are alleged to have done something wrong, the allegations alone can be a very serious matter. This is particularly true for Florida businesses, which thrive on having a solid reputation and good will with their customers. And it is even more...