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US Treasury Department/FinCEN cracks down on luxury real estate in Miami and Manhattan

On January 13, 2016, the Treasury Department issued a release on new Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) for Miami and...

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Legal Issues to Consider in Performing Criminal Background Checks on Potential Employees

All businesses who conduct criminal background checks on potential employees should be mindful when determining how to use the...

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The American Rule

The American legal system has been, since its inception, adversarial.  This was the intention of its framers and is...

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The Countdown to October 3rd and TRID Implementation- Know Before You Owe

As October 3, 2015 (yes, it’s a Saturday) looms around the corner, the real estate industry- realtors and brokers,...

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Upcoming changes in the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”)

The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) is the federal law that establishes minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. Under...

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Due Process And The General Prohibition Against Pre-Judgment Asset Seizure

Creditors sometimes find themselves with an uncollected debt but know where the debtor has its assets.  To expedite collection,...

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Exercise: Therapy to Work-Induced Stress

As a legal professional, it is necessary to include exercise in our daily life.  Juggling administrative tasks, multiple client...

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Real Property and Same-Sex Marriages- We are Married, Now What Do We Do?

On January 6, 2015, same sex marriages became legally recognized in Florida.  With the new legal benefits afforded to...

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The Advantages Of Having A Shareholders Or An Operating Agreement

While there are differences between a Shareholders’ Agreement and an Operating Agreement, there are many advantages to entering into...

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The English Language Requirement In Florida For Legal Documents

South Floridians are used to the international “flavor” of their home environment. We are a community of people from...

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