Your homeowners association (HOA) depends on its property management company to keep operations running smoothly. However, if the company consistently fails to deliver, you may consider terminating their services. While this is possible, you must follow specific...
Miami Immigration & Naturalization Law Blog
What should employers know to ensure I-9 compliance?
As you welcome new team members to join your company, one crucial step you shouldn’t overlook is Form I-9 or Employment Eligibility Verification. Many Miami employers assume they are compliant, only to discover costly errors during an audit. Such missteps can lead to...
Recent changes to EB-5 under the Reform and Integrity Act
For residents and investors in Florida, the EB-5 Green Card by Investment program is a popular path to permanent residency. It allows individuals to obtain a green card without employer sponsorship. However, the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) changed the rules...
Red-flag clauses to look for in a construction contract review
A signed contract can dictate the financial success or failure of every Florida building project. An agreement may hide risks that can strip away profit by protecting owners from future liability. If you are a subcontractor, what terms could derail your entire...
How to legally protect your property from squatters in Florida
As a Florida property owner, you now have stronger legal protection against unwanted occupants. Recent changes to state law give you clear authority to take back your property quickly and safely. Thus, understanding how the law works in your favor becomes essential...
Florida condo milestone inspection and 2026 deadlines
As 2026 begins, Florida condominium and cooperative associations must stay alert to structural safety mandates. While many buildings met requirements during 2024 and 2025, the December 31, 2026, deadline remains the focus for associations reaching their 30-year...
Is a regional center or direct investment best for your EB-5?
The Fifth Preference (EB-5) immigrant investor program provides a path to a permanent U.S. green card through financial investment. For many families in Latin America, this program is the primary gateway to a new life in Florida. You must decide between two distinct...
A step-by-step look at Florida PERM labor certification
If your Florida business is thinking about sponsoring a foreign worker for permanent residence, the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) process can feel complex. Understanding each step and the purpose behind it can make the process easier to follow and help reduce...
Can you leave and re-enter the U.S. on a green card?
When you get a green card, you adjust your status to become a permanent resident. For instance, perhaps you originally entered the United States on an educational visa so you could attend school. You want to stay after graduation, so you decide to seek a green card...
What evidence matters most in a scope creep dispute
Scope creep happens when a construction project gradually expands beyond the original scope of work without a clear agreement on scope or schedule. It may start with minor adjustments, but those changes may require extra labor, materials and delays. Disputes often...

