Collier County Business And Real Estate Law Blog
The importance of thorough accuracy on your seller’s disclosure
Real estate, including the home you live in, is one of the few investments that you can directly enjoy before reselling it for a potential profit. As with any other investment, the goal is often to buy a home for a low price and later sell it for a higher amount....
What’s the difference between a trademark and service mark?
Two common examples of intellectual property (IP) that business owners need to protect are trademarks and service marks. Both can include words, symbols, designs, names or some combination of these to distinguish a business's product or service from others. The...
What should you consider when buying a condo hotel unit?
If you're looking for a home in Florida to spend your winters where you don't have to worry about dealing with maintenance or landscaping issues and have easy access to fine dining, spa treatments, a golf course and other amenities, you may be considering a condo...
Does it matter what time of year you start your new business?
When you're starting a business, you may not have total control over when you launch it. You may have to wait until your property is ready, your inventory has arrived and your staff is fully trained. If you have a choice of what time of year to open your doors, are...
Commission revokes St. Pete Beach agent’s real estate license
Not just anyone can get a real estate license -- and sometimes, agents engage in activities that cost them their license. This month, the Florida Real Estate Commission voted to revoke a St. Pete Beach agent's license because he didn't disclose felony convictions in...
Florida’s new tech companies must protect intellectual property
When most people think of tech companies, they think of California's Silicon Valley. However, Miami and Tampa Bay are both becoming hubs for tech startups. One Florida intellectual property (IP) attorney says that "because everybody's moving from the East coast to...
How Florida landlords must handle security deposits
Being a landlord is both financially rewarding and risky. On the one hand, you have a steady source of income. On the other, you may land bad tenants who cause lots of trouble or costly damage. One way to protect yourself against potential expenses is by requiring a...
Location is key when starting a medical practice
You've decided to open your own medical practice. Like many new endeavors, your chances of success are greater if you do the necessary research, get the professional assistance you need and understand that the process will take some time. Besides finding the best...
Seniors need to beware of reverse mortgage scams
It seems like ads for reverse mortgages are everywhere, but many people don't understand exactly what they are. A reverse mortgage lets homeowners 62 and older access the equity in their home, either in a lump sum or installments. That money can provide needed income...
Why did Meghan Markle renew her trademark?
Even members of British royalty can make time in their schedule to renew their trademarks -- or at least their representatives can. Meghan Markle was not only an actress but somewhat of a style influencer before she married Prince Harry. She had a lifestyle website...
