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Welcome to our new blog series, "Ask Aaron!"—your direct line to insights from Aaron Resnick, a seasoned Miami business lawyer. Each week, we'll tackle the complexities of business law in Florida, covering everything from startup legal strategies to navigating corporate compliance and dispute resolution.
Are you an entrepreneur in Florida grappling with the legal aspects of starting or running a business? Perhaps you're curious about the nuances of intellectual property protection, or you need guidance on employment laws for your growing team. Whatever your query, Aaron is here to help.
Why Ask Aaron? With decades of experience in business law and a deep understanding of the Florida legal landscape, Aaron brings a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to the table. This blog series is an opportunity for you to get personalized answers to your most pressing legal questions, helping you make informed decisions that benefit your business.
How to Submit Your Questions Submitting your questions is easy! Just leave a comment below or send us a direct message. We'll select a few questions to answer in each blog post, so stay tuned—you might just see your question featured. SORRY NO PHONE CALLS!
This Week's Focus: Starting a Business in Florida To kick things off, we're focusing on what every new entrepreneur should know about starting a business in Florida. From choosing the right business structure to understanding state-specific tax obligations, getting the initial steps right is crucial for your success.
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Remember, while this blog offers general legal information, it's always best to consult directly with a qualified lawyer for advice specific to your circumstances. And who better to consult than Aaron himself?
We look forward to hearing your questions and helping you navigate the exciting yet complex world of business law in Florida. Your success is our priority, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
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EverBank has agreed to pay $37 million to more than 32,000 mortgage borrowers who were foreclosed upon, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced Friday afternoon. Borrowers who were in any stage of foreclosure with EverBank in 2009 or 2010 will be eligible to receive cash payments ...
Electronic Arts said it had reached a settlement with former college football athletes who have accused the company of using their images without permission and would not be making a new game for the popular NCAA Football series in 2014. The athletes sued the video game publisher and the National...
After suing Miami Heat superstar guard Dwyane Wade for at least $1 million, the ex-wife voluntarily dropped the suit over endorsements. Per the Chicago Sun-Times: “Siohvaughn Funches-Wade claimed in a lawsuit filed just Tuesday that proceeds from the Miami Heat star's endorsement deals are not be...
Does your company have a policy regarding social networking sites? If so, then watch out. Recently, in an order filed on October 4, 2012, Judge Ronald L. Buckwalter of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania granted summary judgment dismissing Linda Eagle's claims that she had been damaged by her fo...
Live CLE Seminar Defending a Foreclosure: Help Families Save Their Homes January 22, 2013 • Miami, FL LawReviewCle's Foreclosure Defense in America is an in-depth examination of the tools you will need to build a successful foreclosure defense practice, along with a detailed treatment of the emer...
Big news is coming to Miami. Late Monday the Daily Mail in England reported, with some certainty, David Beckham is in “final negotiations” to become owner of an MLS expansion team in Miami. This is nothing new. When the retired English star signed with the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 he had a clau...
After multiple lawsuits over interns' wages, magazine conglomerate Condé Nast shut down their internship program on Oct. 23. Three Condé Nast interns sued the company after they believed they had been unfairly compensated for the work they did and wanted to see interns have the ability to unioniz...
A business leasing commercial property must be careful in agreeing to and signing a lease. Beyond the dollars and cents of the agreement and the location and layout of the premises, a business leasing real estate (a “lessee” or “tenant”) must consider how to protect itself before, during and afte...
This is an invite to join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvre at Michael Saylor's home, Villa Vecchia, this Thursday night, July 25, 2013, from 7 pm to 10 pm in honor of Commissioner Michael Gongora, who is running for Mayor of Miami Beach. The suggested donation is $100.00. There is free valet pa...
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy In Miami – Some Vital Things To Consider Following the recent economic turmoil of 2008, scores of people as well as businesses have been trapped in a vicious cycle of debt. With the escalating prices of fuel, gas, food, electricity and every other essential item, it's quite o...
According to the South Florida Business Journal, Brazil was back on top in August among consumers surfing the Internet to get information on Miami real estate. See article here: http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2013/09/10/brazil-tops-foreign-countries-web.html Following Brazil were Ca...
FROM: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-09/blackstone-steps-up-home-buying-as-prices-jump-mortgages.html Blackstone Group LP (BX), the largest U.S. private real estate owner, accelerated purchases of single- family homes as prices jumped faster than it expected. ent in the 12 months through O...
FROM http://www.dsnews.com/articles/ten-banks-reach-85m-deal-with-regulators-in-foreclosure-settlement-2013-01-07 Ten major mortgage servicers reached an agreement with federal regulators to pay more than $8.5 billion over alleged foreclosure abuses, the Federal Reserve announced in a release Mon...
Article Excerpt Double Play: Sports Arenas Add Upscale Nightclubs BY ARIAN CAMPO-FLORES Miami At a growing number of sports arenas, sky boxes are no longer enough. The Miami Heat recently unveiled Hyde American Airlines Arena, a spinoff of the Hyde Lounge nightclub in Hollywood, Calif. On ope...
Miami Attorney Aaron Resnick was quoted in the 20th Anniversary Issue on Ocean Drive Magazine. Ocean Drive magazine is the quintessential fashion and lifestyle magazine for South Florida, delivering the latest trends in fashion, beauty, art, travel, real estate, and entertainment. With its infect...
Attorney Aaron Resnick is on the Host Committee for this great event benefiting the Overtown Music Project. Overtown Music Project's annual fundraiser will be at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach on Saturday, January 26, 2013, and will showcase a mash up of an 18-piece big band with hip hop, funk ...
Back in the prior boom years of 2004-2008/9, Developers and Real Estate Agents were always confident that the South Florida real estate market was unstoppable. No one would admit that there was too many condominiums being built, or recognize other potential market conditions that would come to wi...
As the city of Detroit's bankruptcy case survived its first legal challenges in federal court this week, the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) remains at the centre of a national debate over what city-owned property can and should be liquidated to help cover its estimated $18bn debt. At some point ...
Two Arizona football players are among the six current college football players in a lawsuit against the NCAA. Seniors Jake Fischer and Jake Smith join Vanderbilt linebacker Chase Garnham, Clemson cornerback Darius Robinson and Minnesota tight end Moses Alipate and wide receiver Victor Keise in s...
This is an article from yesterday's Business Week titled “Foreign Buyers Drive Florida's Housing Recovery”. The issue the article does not touch on is what happens when (as in Brazil now) the economics at home reverse and selling rather than buying is the trend for foreign buyers. There are over ...
Everyone knows that the recent trend in real estate sales in South Florida have been Latin American buyers, who buy in cash. The question remains as to whether this trend will continue with the higher pricing for new purchases, the falling currencies in Latin American countries and the unstable e...
Nothing should be surprising in Miami when it comes to Miami real estate scams. The Miami New Times is reporting that another scammed has plead guilty to a 2.4 million real estate racket. You can read the entire article here: http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2013/09/another_scammer_pleads_g...
The South Florida Business Journal is reporting that 2201 Collins Fee, LLC a/ka/ The W South Beach, is in foreclosure. You can read the entire article here. Hypo Real Estate Capital Corp., an affiliate of a German lender, filed a foreclosure lawsuit Oct. 11 against 2201 Collins Fee LLC, which is ...
Aaron Resnick has received an Avvo Superb Rating. The Avvo Rating is calculated using a mathematical model that considers the information shown in a professional's profile, including a professional's years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements and industry recognition. Resn...
Attorney Aaron Resnick, Esq. was interviewed on Al Jazeera English for a story on Cuba permitting its athletes to play professionally abroad. The story can be found here. Aaron Resnick is the head of Resnick Sports is a Division of the Law Offices of Aaron Resnick, P.A. Sports and entertainment a...
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