Failing to seek legal advice early is a costly mistake for entrepreneurs, warns attorney Jeffrey Lieser. Early legal intervention acts as insurance, preventing disputes and mitigating damages. Consulting a business attorney before embarking on contracts, partnerships, or ventures can help prevent disputes, reduce financial risks, and protect your business from potential failure.
LLC members in Florida can file direct claims for personal rights violations or derivative claims for company-related harm. Derivative claims require that you make a formal demand to other members or managers, allowing 90 days to act, unless doing so would be futile or cause irreparable harm, as outlined in Fla. Stat. § 605.0802.
Jeffrey P. Lieser, Esq., a founding partner at Lieser Skaff, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Florida Bar’s District 13C Grievance Committee where he will help investigate attorney misconduct and determine probable cause for disciplinary action.
Executive Order 14036, issued in 2021, focuses on the enforcement of existing antitrust laws and promoting competition, including encouraging the FTC to limit or ban restrictive labor agreements such as non-compete agreements. Although federal enforcement remains limited, states such as Nevada and Illinois have enacted restrictions; however, Florida has yet to take significant steps to limit non-competes, instead continuing to favor employer-friendly enforcement under §542.335.
COVID-19 has significantly impacted both renters and landlords, with federal and local aid programs offering rental assistance. In Pinellas County, $45 million has been allocated, but with landlords still covering expenses and eviction moratoriums ending, evictions and homelessness may increase. Experts urge cooperation between landlords and tenants to access available funds efficiently.
Florida House Bill 469, effective July 1, 2020, simplifies lease execution by removing the witness requirement for residential and commercial leases over one year. In combination with electronic signatures, the change allows for quicker and more efficient lease execution, allowing for earlier start dates for landlords and tenants.
