Interesting issue, which I don't have expertise in, but my somewhat-educated guess is: Regarding the issue of disclosure itself, without regard to whether it causes damage to the corporation, the answer to your question may depend on whether your corporation has a written confidentiality... View More

My experience with filing Articles of Organization via e-fax is it becoming effective the next business day. I have never had to wait 8 weeks. When you file the Articles of Organization specify an effective date 5 business days before the filing date. See Section 605.0702 of the Florida Statutes.

Florida law recognizes oral agreements in some situations- its the duration of the agreement more so than the nature of the agreement. However, in order for an oral agreement to bind, a court would have to determine that both parties acknowledge that there was an agreement made (meeting of the... View More

No.

"Corporations" are companies and can use "Co." in their title. They can also use the words "Corporation," "Company," "Incorporated," and "Inc."

LLCs are not "corporations." They are limited liability companies and must use "LLC."

Try to get a d/b/a.

It depends on the policy, but yes it can. Be very clear when applying for the policy that you want it to cover affiliates of the named insured and their employees and officers.

Yes you can form a Delaware LLC while residing in Florida.

You want to know why you are being sued. The complaint which names you as a defendant should indicate why. If it doesn't, consider moving to dismiss.

No, Normally you can't get a refund of your deposit. You signed the lease and paid the deposit; the deposit is for the purpose of protecting the landlord if you change your mind.

You are posting in the Q&A forum. If your goal is to hire an attorney to provide legal services, you may want to search the directory and reach out to a few attorneys directly. Good luck!

You would ask her to give you a deed to the property. Be sure to ask the mortgage lender to agree, so as not to trigger the due-on-sale clause of the mortgage.

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Hi, there is more information needed to answer this question properly. The State of Florida can acquire properties in foreclosure for unpaid taxes and other surplus lands pursuant to the Murphy Act. Please provide additional information.

You would have to check those other jurisdictions.

It depends on a couple of things. First, what does the operating agreement say about the withdrawal of members. If there is no operating agreement, then the withdrawal has to comply with Florida's LLC act. This isn't an expensive thing for a business lawyer to do, but you should really... View More

I have a client that has done this as a franchisee. You have to find a location and negotiate a master lease with the landlord with the landlord understanding that you will be subdividing and subleasing the premises to various subtenants. You need to check that the zoning will allow the intended... View More

The covenant not to compete will probably be enforceable as it appears reasonable in time, scope, duration and protects the legitimate interest of the owner.

It appears you may have to file suit to establish your rights. Confer with an attorney.

If the members have decided to dissolve the LLC, you should have a resolution contained in a Consent of Members in Luie of a Special Meeting signed by all members. You can then check the appropriate box.

If you will have a presence in Florida, you have to domesticate your Ohio nonprofit here in Florida.

The articles should be file-stamped to show the date when they received it, even if they are unable to update the web site (Sunbiz, if Florida) immediately.

You would want to speak with a Florida Business Attorney and make changes to the LLC Operating Agreement and you would want to make any applicable changes to the Florida Department of State documents as they relate to business and ownership via an amendment probably as well.