2017 Legislation Regarding Gas Stations
Pursuant to Chapter 2017-149 Laws of Florida, the Florida Legislature adopted numerous changes to the Florida Building Code. Included within …
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Supreme Court Takes Broad Perspective of “Fraud” in Bankruptcy
In a win for creditors, the Supreme Court of the United States has taken an expansive view of the type …
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11th Circuit Confirms Limitation of TILA Liability for Assignees
The Truth in Lending Act (“TILA”) requires lenders to make certain disclosures to borrowers about the terms of residential mortgages. …
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Lending to Growers of Farm Products
Florida is a state with plenty of agribusiness and lenders frequently consider commercial loans to growers of farm products with …
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A Florida Court Decides to “Shed Some Light”on the Admissibility of Predecessor Loan Records in a Mortgage Foreclosure Action
In Bank of New York v. Calloway , a decision that should prove beneficial to lenders and servicers, Florida’s Fourth …
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A New Case Interprets First Mortgagee’s Safe Harbor for Past Due Condominium Assessments
Florida Statute § 718.116(1)(b) limits a foreclosing first mortgagee’s liability for past due condominium assessments by providing that liability will …
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Understanding Obligations Associated with Your Contract Documents
We have all heard someone accused of defective design or construction say “we did it that way because that is …
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2010 Legislative Session – Growth Management Legislation
Relatively few bills relating to growth management have been introduced in this session due to the pending statewide vote on …
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