ASK AARON!
Welcome to our new blog series, "Ask Aaron!"—your direct line to insights from Aaron Resnick, a seasoned Miami business lawyer. Each week, we'll tackle the complexities of business law in Florida, covering everything from startup legal strategies to navigating corporate compliance and dispute resolution.
Are you an entrepreneur in Florida grappling with the legal aspects of starting or running a business? Perhaps you're curious about the nuances of intellectual property protection, or you need guidance on employment laws for your growing team. Whatever your query, Aaron is here to help.
Why Ask Aaron? With decades of experience in business law and a deep understanding of the Florida legal landscape, Aaron brings a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to the table. This blog series is an opportunity for you to get personalized answers to your most pressing legal questions, helping you make informed decisions that benefit your business.
How to Submit Your Questions Submitting your questions is easy! Just leave a comment below or send us a direct message. We'll select a few questions to answer in each blog post, so stay tuned—you might just see your question featured. SORRY NO PHONE CALLS!
This Week's Focus: Starting a Business in Florida To kick things off, we're focusing on what every new entrepreneur should know about starting a business in Florida. From choosing the right business structure to understanding state-specific tax obligations, getting the initial steps right is crucial for your success.
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Remember, while this blog offers general legal information, it's always best to consult directly with a qualified lawyer for advice specific to your circumstances. And who better to consult than Aaron himself?
We look forward to hearing your questions and helping you navigate the exciting yet complex world of business law in Florida. Your success is our priority, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
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Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
According to the South Florida Business Journal the Nation of Islam's regional headquarters building for Miami, the Caribbean and Latin America has been targeted for foreclosure.
Read the article here: http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2013/09/10/nation-of-islams-miami-regional-hq.html...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
Mike Miller is no longer a member of the Miami Heat but he is considering filing a lawsuit against the Heat after being defrauded of $1.7 million by Haider Zafar. Zafar was not an employee of the organization, but was allegedly introduced to Miller by the Heat's executive vice president of sales,...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
The Memphis Grizzlies recently signed veteran Mike Miller to new a contract and if reports from the Columbus Dispatch are correct, he'll need the money.
Haider Zafar has been accused of running a $10 million real estate scheme and a witness in federal court said one of Zafar's scams netted Miller...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
From http://www.americanbanker.com/syndication/miami-leads-in-foreclosures-as-banks-ride-rebound-1060510-1.html
Miami's foreclosure rate ranked at the top of major U.S. metropolitan areas last month as auctions more than tripled, signaling lenders are preparing to sell a backlog of distressed pro...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
A Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge denied a motion to throw out Major League Baseball's civil lawsuit against Biogenesis.
Biogenesis is the alleged doping pipeline to baseball players and other professional athletes based in South Florida.
According to CBS4 news partner, The Miami Herald, the decis...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
In July, number of sales and prices of Miami properties continued to surge amid tight supply, generating rapid sales and offers close to asking price, according to the 29,000-member MIAMI Association of REALTORS and the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system.
Single-family home sales again s...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
The Miami Heat bought its former guard Tim Hardaway's house in 2010 to help him clear a debt to the IRS — and now the team made a handsome profit selling the home.
Miami Heat Limited Partnership, the company owned by Micky Arison sold the home at 10050 SW 62 Avenue earlier this year for $2.3 mill...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
As part of its asset-light strategy, Marriott International Inc. is on the verge of selling three Edition hotels (located in London, Miami Beach, and Manhattan) for $800 million. If the sale goes through, Marriott would continue to manage the properties post sale.
All three properties are under c...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
The artist Christo and a group of federal land managers have asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit that seeks to halt the artist's contentious environmental piece in Colorado, Over the River. The $50m project, which has been in the works for around three years, involves draping six miles of rippli...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
Attorney Aaron Resnick, a co-founder and board member of the Little Lighthouse Foundation, is proud to announce that the Law Offices of Aaron Resnick, P.A. will again be a sponsor of the annual fundraiser, Nightmare on the Beach 2013 – “Fantasmi Della Villa Vecchia”.
NOTB2013 will be held, Satur...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
he Law Offices of Aaron Resnick, P.A. is a proud sponsor of the Little Lighthouse Foundation's Nightmare on the Beach 2013 – “Fantasmi Della Villa Vecchia”. Aaron Resnick, Esq. is a co-founder and board member of the Little Lighthouse Foundation, www.thelittlelighthouse.org.
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
If you rent a house or apartment or mobile home to another person, you enter into a legal contract known as a rental agreement. This rental agreement need not be in writing. If the rental agreement is in writing, it is a “lease.” This agreement has certain basic conditions specified by law which ...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
Defending a Foreclosure:
Helping Families Save Their Homes
January 22, 2013 • Jacksonville, FL
Purchase access here (or for more information)
http://lawreviewcle.com/seminars/2013-01-22-Jacksonville_FL-defending-a-foreclosure.html
Defending a Foreclosure: Help Families Save Their Homes – Pres...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
The U.S. Justice Department on Monday filed a lawsuit against the state of Florida, accusing officials of unnecessarily keeping children with disabilities in nursing homes.
The lawsuit claims federal officials visited six nursing homes around the state and identified about 200 children who didn't...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
Yesterday, we reported that 2201 Collins Fee, LLC a/k/a the W South Beach faced a foreclosure suit over a $378 million mortgage. Data provided by Condo Vultures, a real estate consultancy and brokerage, shows condo sales at the W basically stopped in January, with prices hovering around $1,800 a ...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
Previously, we blogged about issues with South Florida real estate and how it has been and can be used as a mechanism for the laundering of foreign monies into the United States. In addition, we have raised concern over the effect this phenomenon as it relates to the increased prices for South Fl...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
Is the foreclosure crisis behind us? It looks that way, although nobody is saying home foreclosures are gone for good.
The data point to a big recovery for the housing market, with foreclosures in serious decline these days. RealtyTrac, the Irvine, Calif., real estate analytics company, reports t...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
RealtyTrac, the Irvine, Calif., real estate industry analytical firm, reports this week that home bank repossessions were up by 4% in July.
For sure, that figure bears watching for August and September.
But the big picture tells a different story. Those figures, RealtyTrac reports, are actually d...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
Well this is encouraging and also unsettling. It seems like usual the fate of South Florida is driven by real estate. We are clearly in a boom and we have tons of new developments (condos mostly) coming to market. If we bust again, then what. Do we have tons of empty storefronts, or will we have ...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
Terry Gene Bollea v. Gawker Media, LLC – USDC M.D. Florida
The United States District court for the Middle District of Florida denied the motion for preliminary injunction by Hulk Hogan to compel removal of sex tape from website and to prevent tape from being posted on other websites, finding tha...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
The Electronic Frontier Foundation's Alison Dame-Boyle has a good post on Victoria's Secret bad-tempered attempt to censor a campaign by the feminist group FORCE: Upsetting Rape Culture, which parodied the “Sure Thing” and “Unwrap Me” underwear that Victoria's Secret sells to high-school students...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
Anyone considering buying property or land should investigate and research the property carefully on a legal basis, financial basis and by inspection. This advice applies to any land purchase, whether a single lot or a large tract.
General advice to the buyer is that decisions should be based o...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
How to Protect Yourself: Worthless Bank Checks
What is a Worthless Check?
Under Florida law, any checks returned “NSF” (non-sufficient funds), “Account Not Found” or “NSF Unless Otherwise Indicated is a worthless check subject to prosecution under Florida's criminal statutes. Checks stamped “Re...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
Identify theft plagues our world these days. The horror stories are endless. Identity theft is a serious problem that affects millions each year. When an imposter uses your name, social security number (SSN), credit card number, or any other form of personal information without your knowledge, it...
Posted by Jillian Postal | Jan 21, 2014 |
A barometer of South Florida house prices increased in May for a 17th consecutive month. The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller index, released Tuesday, rose 14.2 percent from a year ago.
Case-Shiller measures Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties and 19 other major metropolitan areas. All 20 p...