Sometimes being a master of procedure is how you win the day in court and protect your client from improper foreclosure. We can illustrate this point with an example from an appearance The made recently in a foreclosure case. In the case,...
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Governor Scott Kicks Off “Let’s Keep Florida Beautiful” Tour
Governor Rick Scott has kicked off his statewide "Let's Keep Florida Beautiful" tour to highlight efforts to protect Florida's environment and natural treasures. Governor Scott will propose important new environmental policies for the 2015 legislative session and also...
Laches may be a defense to your foreclosure
Under Florida Law, a borrower must plead the affirmative defense of laches in order to attempt to defeat a mortgagee's claim for foreclosure. Laches is as an equitable doctrine that is based upon an unreasonable delay on Plaintiff's part in asserting a known right...
What is the statute of limitations on foreclosure?
Under Florida Law, the five-year statute of limitations on foreclosure begins to run when the last payment is due unless the mortgage or promissory note contains an optional acceleration clause. When the promissory note or a mortgage contains an optional acceleration...
Small businesses need an operating agreement with a succession plan
Question: Under Florida law, if a member of my limited liability company dies, what are my rights if we did not have an operating agreement? Answer: This question demonstrates the importance of establishing an operating agreement for your business that includes the...
REAL ESTATE Q&A – SINGLE AGENT VS. TRANSACTION BROKER
Client Question: Can a real estate sales associate transact business with a real estate sales associate working under the same broker if there is an established single agent relationship with the real estate sales associate's brokerage? Answer: There are two forms of...
Saad named to The Fund President’s Circle
Attorneys' Title Fund Services, LLC (The Fund) announced the has been named a Member of The Fund President's Circle. The Fund President's Circle is comprised of an elite group of leaders within the legal profession. These top-tier law...
Can you reduce your taxes on employee reimbursement expenses?
Helping small businesses grow strategically is at the very core of our business. Recently, we worked with a client in planning out his tax strategy. Specifically, we looked at how reimbursing employee expenses through an "accountable plan" could help reduce their...
HOMEOWNER FLOOD INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ACT (HFIAA) SIGNED INTO LAW
In an effort to keep you informed about legal actions that affect your business, we are sharing the following Congressional Notice regarding the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014. - On March 21, 2014, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act...
David T. Lupo joins the Law Office of Sam J. Saad III
The is pleased to welcome attorney David T. Lupo as the firm's Senior Counsel. Originally from New Jersey, Lupo earned his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law, graduating cum laude in 1999. Lupo has been practicing civil...