Commercial Property Owners: Is there a duty to disclose in Florida?
By: L. Javan Grant You own a commercial building which has been on the market for over two years. Finally, …
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A Lender’s Right to Set Off Against an Account
By: Edward L. Kelly & Scott J. Kennelly Under Florida common law, a bank may set off the balance of …
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The Right to Trial by Jury in Fraudulent Transfer Actions in Bankruptcy
-By: Jacob J. Payne Suppose you have been sued by the bankruptcy trustee for an alleged fraudulent transfer or a …
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The Threat of Lien Stripping in “Chapter 20” Bankruptcy
By: J. Ellsworth Summers, Jr. & Scott St. Amand As discussed in the McNeal posts below, junior mortgage holders are …
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Companies: What duty do you have to protect your customers from criminal attacks while on your property?
By: L. Javan Grant You own a business. During the holiday season a customer comes in your store and is …
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A New Case Helps Lenders Avoid Foreclosure Delays Caused by Guarantors
By: Douglas L. Waldorf, Jr. In many foreclosure cases, the strategy of the borrower is simply to delay the case. …
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Recent Changes to Florida’s Wage Garnishment Exemption
By: Mark S. Mitchell Since the financial crisis of 2008, the economy has been improving, albeit at a slower pace …
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Employers: Have You Done a Background Check on Your Prospective Employees?
By: L. Javan Grant It can be an employer’s nightmare. You are sitting in your office, the telephone rings and …
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Companies: Are you at risk for destroying evidence?
By: L. Javan Grant You are the president of Company XYZ. You just finished a long telephone conversation with your …
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Florida Deficiency Proceedings: Who Can Testify as to Value of Property
By: Scott J. Kennelly The central issue for a lender which seeks to obtain a monetary judgment following a foreclosure …
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