All Florida landlords should read and understand the state’s landlord-tenant laws found in Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes. A part of the law that contains pitfalls and has historically caused problems for investors is 83.49. This subsection covers tenant security deposits and the rules governing how landlords may hold and refund deposits following […]
Purchasing a new home can be both an exciting and stressful proposition. It likely involves traveling around to numerous homes and touring them with your realtor (if you have one) and trying to decide the best location for yourself and/or your family. When you’ve finally decided on the home, that is where the real […]
Join Board certified construction attorney, Ed Kinberg, for the upcoming Contractor’s University. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m. September 19, 2018 Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne, Florida 32901 Contractors University promises to deliver practical advice on construction business practices. Rather than standard legal presentations, the University is a […]
There is a problem happening throughout Florida which is affecting the rights of small business owners and taking advantage of the Title III American with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). This ongoing issue was prevalent in our recent case of Patricia Kennedy v. Rhoda Solano, et.al. Our client owns and operates a small restaurant located in […]
Mediation is the process of bringing two parties (or more) together to resolve a dispute or conflict. In law, mediation is used as a tool to help settle cases by bringing the parties together. Mediation is conducted by a neutral third party professional called a mediator. Often, mediators are retired judges or lawyers who […]
On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued U.S. Patent No. 10,000,000. This is quite a milestone for the patent office. The first U.S. Patent was issued on July 31, 1790 to Samuel Hopkins for a process of making potash, which is an ingredient used in fertilizer. Fast-forward […]
Widerman Malek attorney Ed Kinberg, the head of the Government Contracts Division for the firm taught a class at the Space Coast Community Law School on “Business Entities: How to Start a Small Business.” The Space Coast Community Law School offers free legal seminars to the public on a variety of topics. Their goal […]
The holidays have all but wrapped up, but not before Widerman Malek had a chance to hold its annual Christmas Party (this time for the adults). The photos of the event below are courtesy of Danielle Giles Photography.
By Charles P. Castellon, Esq. (c) 2018 all rights reserved. The concept of asset protection is largely misunderstood. There are many bad things that can happen to good people. These events often lead to attempts to take away what we work hard to acquire. An important and effective habit is to consider all the […]
