Outside “General Counsel” Services Archives - Rodriguez-Albizu Law, P.A. Palm Beach, Martin and Saint Lucie Counties

Changes to the Open and Expire Permit Law to Take Effect in 2020

Oct 1, 2019 | Blog, Outside “General Counsel” Services

The State of Florida has enacted into law a new approach to closing out of open permits, aimed at helping real estate closings close on time; Local governments can now close open and expired permits without inspection if it is determined no apparent safety hazards...

County and Circuit Court Jurisdictional Changes for Florida to go into Effect 2020

Sep 24, 2019 | Blog, Outside “General Counsel” Services

In 2020, the state of Florida’s Circuit Court jurisdictional minimum will increase to $30,000. In 2023, the Circuit Court jurisdictional minimum will increase to $50,000. The change in jurisdictional minimums should result in more cases being filed in County Court...

Strong Contracts for Strong Businesses: 5 Clauses You Should Have in Every Contract

Jan 28, 2019 | Business/Commercial Disputes, Dispute Resolution, Outside “General Counsel” Services

A well-drafted, legally binding contract at the outset of any transaction is paramount to protecting your business from risks and liabilities. Contracts are essentially your sword and shield when it comes to people and entities that want to sue you—or that you want to...

Get Started on the Right Foot: Understanding the Difference Between LLCs and Corporations

Dec 17, 2018 | Dispute Resolution, Outside “General Counsel” Services

Starting your own business is an exciting event, and one that you want to make sure is done right. The decisions you make now can have a long-lasting impact on your future. One of the most important things you need to decide is how you want to classify your business...