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In Illegal Gate Dispute, Palm Beach Code Board Extends Time to Obtain Permit...

The owners of the home at 1071 N. Ocean Boulevard have been granted an extension of 60 days to secure a permit for a 5-foot beach entry gate that was unlawfully built in 2020. The Palm Beach Code...

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Real Estate Buyer Ordered to Pay $84,000 in Attorney’s Fees After South...

A real estate purchaser who said they were deceived about the condition and quality of a commercial real estate property now faces nearly a hundred thousand dollars in legal costs after a business...

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Homeowner In South Florida Facing Real Estate Deed Fraud

Is it possible for someone who doesn’t know you or vice versa to sell your house to someone else? Such a situation sounds like it could never happen, but it’s a frightening reality for one woman in...

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Palm Beach Homeowner Loses Case Appeal Against Town Following Remodel Denial

Donald A. Burns, a resident of South Florida, has brought a lawsuit against Palm Beach for rejecting his proposal to construct a contemporary-style house on his waterfront property on the island’s...

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Property Lawsuits Trump Civil Claims In Surfside Champlain Towers Collapse

Champlain Towers South, a 12-story oceanfront condo in Surfside, Florida, just outside of Miami, partially collapsed on June 24, 2021 at 1:25 a.m. The devastating collapse resulted in 97 confirmed...

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Miami’s Opera Tower Subject to Class Action Lawsuit Due to Illegal Short-Term...

According to a newly filed legal complaint, the Opera Tower Condominium Association, owners of Miami’s esteemed Opera Tower, has allowed unlawful short-term rentals for extended periods, causing...

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What Are the 4 Elements of a Contract Breach Lawsuit

In contract breach claims, the plaintiff always has the burden of proof. Here are the 4 elements that need to be established and how you can get legal help if you suspect a business partner may not be...

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Orange Beach Condo Lawsuit Hauntingly Familiar After Champlain Towers Collapse

Popular beachfront condo Palm Beach Resort sits just a short walk away from the Alabama beach and is surrounded by lush palm trees and two sparkling swimming pools. It’s a gorgeous condominium...

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What Are the 5 Fiduciary Duties?

When a person owes fiduciary duty to another person, they are called a fiduciary and are typically responsible for the management of that person’s assets or money. Their duties can be broken down into...

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New Fort Lauderdale Condo Project Moves Forward After Judge Denies Fisher...

Recently, Florida Judge Michael Hanzman of the Miami-Dade Circuit Court rejected a legal ploy designed to prevent Heinrich Von Hanau and his company, Fisher Island Holdings, from erecting an...

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What Is Legal Malpractice?

Legal issues are, naturally, significant factors in the business world. They appear in each element of commerce, from entity formation and the writing of crucial contracts to regulatory requirements,...

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Boca Raton Mall Sues Jeweler For $152,000 in Unpaid Rent

In October 2021, a shopping mall conglomerate sued a retailer in one of their malls located in Palm Beach county for nonpayment of rent and associated fees. Here’s what to know about the lawsuit, if...

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Can I Accidentally Waive My Right to Arbitration?

Arbitration rules that force parties to resolve disagreements through mediation rather than litigation, are commonplace in a variety of agreements, particularly commercial contracts.  But what happens...

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Building Proposal Hiccups

Garage Design Snag Stalls Billionaire Cohen’s West Palm Point Office Building Proposal The 10-story parking garage redesign for the already 23-story office building proposal was opposed by Palm Beach...

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Real Estate Agent Sued For Double Dipping?

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Agent Sued After Double-Ended South Florida Sale Barry Cohen and his wife made a generous offer for a waterfront South Florida home located in Sarasota on West Royal...

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Can I Obtain Attorneys Fees In A Real Estate Litigation Case?

Real Estate Litigation In South Florida The court has the discretion to award attorney fees on a case-by-case basis, but Florida courts consider four factors when determining whether a party is...

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Miami Nightlife Mogul Files $28 Million Lawsuit Against the City

City Lawsuits Touches Down In Miami In the fall of 2021, the city of Miami cracked down on nightlife code violations, which resulted in the closure of Taquerias el Mexicano restaurant and Ball &...

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Breach Of Contract

What Types of Damages Are Available in Breach of Construction Contract Cases?  When you hire a construction company to begin building your dream home, everything seems exciting and hopeful. However, a...

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Will Russia Sanctions from the U.S. Impact Florida Real Estate Markets?

Many real estate investors from all over the globe purchase real estate in sunny South Florida, helping to keep its economy bustling. These investors include Russian oligarchs, the subject of many...

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Biden Announces Seizure of Russian-Owned Real Estate In the U.S.

In early March, U.S. President Joe Biden gave a State of the Union address that condemned Russian oligarchs who owned property in America. Many of these properties are located in South Florida, on the...

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