You have been sued in Florida state court. Your agreement with the plaintiff contains an arbitration provision that may apply to the particular type of claim that plaintiff has brought against you. You may want to ask the court to compel arbitration, but you are concerned that by doing so you may be waiving certain … Continue Reading
In a recent article in the Daily Business Review, we discuss the Florida Supreme Court decision that puts to rest the question of whether Florida’s Statute of Limitations applies to arbitrations. Reversing previous opinions of the Second District Court of Appeal and the Circuit Court, Raymond James Financial Services v. Phillips impacts parties to Florida … Continue Reading
In a recent Daily Business Review Board of Contributors column, Real Estate attorney Martin A. Schwartz discusses the effects that a recent New York federal appeals court decision may have on Florida condo buyers’ use of the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act to rescind their purchase contracts and the impact on condominium document production. Up … Continue Reading
The Related Group continues to be active in the Miami real estate market. The Daily Business Review reported last week on Related’s recent purchase of the Infinity II property, located at 1300 S. Miami Ave for $18.5 million. The purchase by Related, a company known for developing Brickell’s Icon and 500 condo buildings, shows that … Continue Reading
The combination of a weak U.S. dollar and low interest rates has resulted in more foreign investment in U.S., and South Florida, commercial real estate. But one of the primary obstacles facing foreign persons who invest in U.S. real estate is the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA), more specifically Section 897. Under this … Continue Reading
A recent article in the Daily Business Review by CREW-Miami (Commercial Real Estate Women) president Maria Juncadella highlights the strides that women have made in the commercial real estate industry, a sector that was traditionally dominated by men. For instance, Maria points out that women are entering commercial real estate at a faster pace than they were five years ago … Continue Reading
