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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy — What Florida Creditors Need to Know
When a business or individual files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Florida, it signals an intent to reorganize debts while continuing operations under the supervision of the Bankruptcy Court. For creditors—whether landlords, lenders, vendors, or...
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy — What Creditors Should Know
When an individual or business files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the case begins with a detailed financial disclosure submitted to the Bankruptcy Court. The purpose of the filing is to obtain a discharge of qualifying debts, which permanently eliminates the debtor’s...
Buying or Selling a Florida Business — What to Know
When buying or selling a business in Florida—whether a franchise, asset purchase, or stock sale , proper legal guidance and assistance in negotiating the purchase terms are required to ensure a smooth, successful transaction.
Pro-Business Florida Repeals Sales Tax on Commercial Leases with HB 7031
TALLAHASSEE, FL – July 10, 2025 – In a move expected to significantly reduce the cost of doing business in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7031 (HB 7031) into law on June 30, 2025, repealing the state’s commercial rent sales tax. The law also...
Is a Stock Purchase and an Equity Purchase The Same Thing?
ile the terms are often used interchangeably in casual conversation, there is a difference between a stock purchase agreement and an equity purchase agreement. The distinction primarily depends on the business entity and its ownership structure. A Stock Purchase...
RIP BOI Reporting for U.S. Companies and Individuals
Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting for U.S. companies and individuals – we hardly knew ye. In a complete 180-degree turn, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an Interim Final Rule that largely guts the definition of a “reporting...
GAME ON AGAIN: FINCEN’S Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Are Back
Legal Background and Timeline: On January 7, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued an order staying FinCEN’s regulations implementing BOI reporting requirements, which temporarily halted the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency...
Are Stocks and Shares the same?
The terms "stock" and "shares" are often used interchangeably in the context of a corporation, but they have distinct meanings and can refer to slightly different concepts depending on the context. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the difference between stock and shares...
What to know before setting up a Delaware entity for a Florida Business
Many websites and online sources push Florida business owners to form a Delaware corporation, as this is the alleged “gold standard” of business entities. In some cases, forming a Delaware corporation can be advantageous based on your operations and plans for the...
Buying a Business: Understand the Difference between an Equity & Asset Purchase
When buying a business, it is crucial to identify what is being purchased and the structure of the transaction. When buying a business, the two primary types of transactions are an equity purchase and an asset purchase. Each method has distinct implications for the...
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