Collier County Business And Real Estate Law Blog
Apartment project could affect zoning laws in neighboring areas
Real estate developers and people in the construction industry are likely aware of the importance of zoning laws. These regulations outline how property in a specific geographic location can be used. for example, if the area is going to be used for residential...
Make sure to cover these topics in your lease negotiations
This blog recently discussed some important aspects of negotiating a commercial lease. It may be useful to take a closer look at some of the key topics commercial tenants and commercial landlords should keep in mind when considering a commercial lease terms. Knowing...
An overview of short sales as a foreclosure option
The overall housing market in Florida and throughout the country has been in pretty good shape for several years now. As a result, the number of foreclosure actions that are being filed is likely dropping quite a bit. However, for any number of reasons, there are some...
What are some key terms in a lease for commercial real estate?
Businesses in Florida – particularly those just getting started – oftentimes rent the commercial real estate they need, such as retail locations, office space and warehouses. Renting instead of owning can be a sound business decision. But, what are some key terms in a...
Which agreements can help protect your intellectual property?
A company’s need to protect its intellectual property should be treated as a top priority. After all, a company’s copyrights, service marks and trademarks are oftentimes the lifeblood of the business. So, which agreements can help companies in Florida protect their...
What is a copyright and why should you protect it?
If a person or company in Florida creates something that is unique, that creation should be protected. That is the essence of the area of intellectual property law that deals with a copyright. So, what is a copyright and why should you protect it? In short: your...
What are trademarks in intellectual property law?
Business leaders in Florida oftentimes find that one of the trickiest areas of their company to deal with is intellectual property matters. This is understandable because, in the vast number of areas of the law in which businesses might run into problems, intellectual...
Protecting your intellectual property rights
In today’s economy, the business environment in Florida and throughout the country is as competitive as ever. But, the goals for businesses remain the same: make a profit and expand your brand. In these efforts, businesses in Florida will typically start to see that...
Key elements of a construction contract
In any type of new construction project, whether it is building a residence or commercial property, contracts will provide the bedrock framework for how the project will proceed. When Florida residents are contemplating engaging a builder to construct a home, retail...
What is a “contingency” in a real estate purchase agreement?
When Florida residents plan to buy or sell residential real estate, they likely understand that the basics of the deal will include an agreement on the purchase price and, most likely, when the deal will be closed. However, from the initial negotiations about the deal...
