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Legal Considerations Every Business Owner Should Know
Florida offers a favorable business climate with opportunities for growth and success, but without proper legal planning, companies can run into costly mistakes. Here are some of the most important legal considerations: Choosing the Right Business Structure The legal structure of your business affects taxes, liability, and operational flexibility. Some of the most common options…
Read MoreBOI Reporting Requirements Halted (For Now) – Corporate Transparency Act is Likely Unconstitutional
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction halting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements. This ruling, delivered in Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland et al., blocks FinCEN from enforcing the law until its…
Read MoreKent Frazer selected as a Top Lawyer for Business Litigation and Business & Corporate Law by Palm Beach Media Group
The Frazer Firm is pleased to announce that Managing Attorney Kent Frazer has been selected as a Top Attorney in the areas of Business Litigation and Business & Corporate Law by Palm Beach Media Group for inclusion in its 2024-25 Top Lawyer lists for Palm Beach Illustrated, Jupiter Magazine, Stuart Magazine, and Aventura Magazine. The…
Read MoreCan I Kick My Partner Out of My LLC for Misappropriating Money?
Running a Limited Liability Company with a partner can be a successful venture, fostering shared goals and combined expertise. But what happens when a partner betrays your trust by misappropriating company funds? Fortunately, Florida law provides options for removing a dishonest member from your LLC. Here, we discuss the grounds for dissociation of an LLC…
Read MoreGet Caught Up: New Requirements for Businesses in Florida 2024
The landscape for businesses in Florida is shifting in 2024, thanks to the introduction of the Corporate Transparency Act. This new regulation mandates more stringent reporting requirements, aiming to enhance transparency and combat financial crimes. For companies operating in Florida, understanding these changes and aligning with them is not just a matter of compliance but…
Read MoreThe Frazer Firm Celebrates Significant Business Litigation Victory in Palm Beach County Circuit Court
We are proud to announce a complete win for our business client and principal in a recent legal battle before the Palm Beach County Circuit Court. The case was brought by an investor member of the firm’s LLC client, alleging fraud, breach of contract, equitable claims, and civil theft related to a real estate…
Read MoreIs Your Business Compliant for 2024? Corporate Transparency Act Review
The Corporate Transparency Act marks a significant shift in how companies in the United States, including smaller enterprises, must report ownership information. With its reporting requirements set to take effect in 2024, businesses must start preparing now. At The Frazer Firm, we specialize in business law and litigation, and we’re here to guide you…
Read MoreUnderstanding the IRS Moratorium on ERC Claims
The IRS has announced it will stop processing new Employee Retention Credit (or ERC) claims. But why has it ordered this moratorium? And how will it impact existing claims? The knowledgeable attorneys at The Frazer Firm are here to provide you with all the information you need to know! What is the ERC…
Read MoreThe Parkland Condo Association Case: Mediated Settlement Agreements Must be Signed by the Parties and Counsel
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal recently declined to enforce a mediated settlement agreement in the case of Parkland Condo Association v. Henderson, even though the deal was signed by the lawyers for both parties. Let’s review the original dispute and the relevant statute to find out why the court ruled this way: …
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