Alter ego liability is the doctrine that lets a Florida court disregard your LLC and hold you, or another company you control, answerable for that entity’s debts. It is neither automatic nor routine, but it is real, and owners usually
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Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Real-World Examples Every Business Owner Should Know
Most Florida business owners do not discover a breach of fiduciary duty in a boardroom. They find it in a bank statement, a vendor invoice, or a competitor’s website that looks a great deal like their own. The claim is
Florida’s New Eminent Domain Rules: What Business Owners Need to Know
One of the many bills passed during Florida’s 2025 legislative session was SB 462, a transportation bill that covered a lot of ground (pun intended). Unanimously passing both chambers, the key provisions of SB 462 aimed to update county reporting
Changes to the Bert Harris Act – When Government Action Devalues Your Property
The Bert Harris Act was enacted in 1995 by the Florida Legislature in response to concerns that governmental regulations and actions could unfairly diminish the value of private property without providing just compensation to the property owners. See Section 70.001,
Maximizing Compensation for Temporary Construction Easements (TCEs) in Florida
Temporary Construction Easements (TCEs) are integral aspects of eminent domain construction projects throughout Florida. Property owners facing the taking and negotiation of a TCE must navigate a complex landscape to ensure they receive full compensation. In this article, we will:
Navigating Temporary Construction Easements in Florida’s Eminent Domain Process
Eminent domain in Florida often takes center stage when government entities embark on construction projects of public importance. These projects can range from essential road widening initiatives and the construction of new sidewalks to the installation of underground and above-ground
Do Tenants Get Compensated When the Government Takes Property by Eminent Domain?
When the government takes property from a land owner under eminent domain, it is given that the government must pay the owner for the value of the property taken. However, tenants and leaseholders of property are often unsure as to
Do Homeowners Have a Duty to Disclose Potential Eminent Domain Proceedings When Selling Their Property?
In many cases, property owners become aware that eminent domain proceedings will affect their property, but owners are often surprised to learn how long the process takes. Major government projects can take years of budgeting, engineering, and planning before the
Right to Compensation: Are Signs and Billboards Subject to Eminent Domain in Florida?
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign. Businesses all over Florida use signs and billboards to advertise their brands and products to the consuming public. Private landowners can make money by granting easements to outdoor advertising companies, which construct billboards on property
Right to Compensation: Are Light, Air, Views and Access Subject to Eminent Domain in Florida?
Location, location, location. People pay big money for property with open air, great lighting and incredible views. Sometimes a government project infringes upon those valuable qualities so much that it is deemed a taking. If they assert eminent domain in