Zoom Hearings/trials/Arbitrations (Legal Proceedings)
COVID-19 Has Changed the Way Judges Hear Legal Proceedings Because COVID-19 spreads quickly, people have been asked to social distance themselves. Many jobs are being done at home, virtually. The U.S. Court of Appeals has changed the way arbitrations are taking place. Now is the time to update the arbitration provisions in your contracts.
Business Owner’s liability for COVID exposure
Protecting Your Business From Covid Related Claims Businesses are at an increased risk of being held responsible for their customer’s exposure to COVID-19 while at their property. Grocery stores, banks, daycares, restaurants, exercise facilities, whether essential or non-essential, face this risk. Customers expect businesses to heighten their protocols relating to cleaning and ensuring customers wear…
Video Blog #18: Non-Competes
If you’re a business owner, wondering whether you should Require your employees to sign a non-compete, South Florida business attorney Paul Burkhart can help. Paul says non-completes or other restrictive covenants are a strong, legitimate way to protect your business interests, but if you misstep with your restrictive covenant, it may not be worth the…
Governor DeSantis Extends Moratorium on Foreclosures and Evictions
On April 2, 2020, Governor DeSantis signed Executive Order 20-94. This executive order placed a moratorium on foreclosures and residential evictions relating to the non-payment of rent. The purpose of the moratorium was to provide temporary relief to Floridians who experienced hardships due to COVID-19.
Effects of COVID-19 on Commercial Leases
COVID-19 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. It has been affecting the brick and mortar retail business and most other real estate sectors in ways we could have never imagined. Restaurants, entertainment venues, office buildings, hospitality, and personal services have felt the financial toll.
FLORIDA AND LLC’s
The sun, the scenery, the sandy beaches… There are a lot of great reasons to be in Florida. And here is one more: Florida is among the best places in the country to register an LLC, or limited liability company. In the last two years, Florida has seen an explosion in new LLC registrations, more…