In a previous post, we started discussing how truly rewarding it can be for those who originally came to the U.S. on a temporary -- or nonimmigrant -- basis to be granted legal permission to remain here on a permanent basis. We also discussed how this transition from...
President Obama made headlines last month when he became the first sitting Commander-in-Chief to visit Cuba since 1928. Indeed, his historic visit to the island nation marked the latest step in our nation's rebuilding of ties with our former Cold War foe, which, to...
Purchasing a home is a substantial investment for most people.Whether it's a primary residence or vacation home, buying any type of real estate should be done with care and meticulousness. Intricate language is often found in these agreements.Many include as-is...
For those people who have come to the U.S. on a temporary -- or nonimmigrant -- basis, the American Dream is realized the day they are officially granted legal permission to remain here on a permanent basis, such that they are free to pursue their professional...
Non-compete agreements are an important tool used by many businesses to protect legitimate business interests. But what's actually considered a legitimate business interest?A case-in-point involves two high profile companies that were recently profiled by various...
One of the more exciting times in a person's life is when they finally come to the realization that they can start the process of looking for their first home. That's because it means that not only are the days of living in a cramped apartment or a parent's home...
From managing inventory and balancing the books to developing new offerings and ensuring compliance with local ordinances, the work of a business owner is never really done. Indeed, there often aren't enough hours in the days for these determined entrepreneurs, all of...
Refinancing commercial real estate in Florida is expensive. In addition to the typical bank fees and costs for the appraisal, environmental report, recording costs and lender loan fees, the borrower must pay fifty five cents per every one hundred dollars of the loan...
Thanks to popular detective shows, practically anyone today can recite the Miranda warning. But, if asked about when these rights must be read, many people will likely not know.So, when are police required to read Miranda rights to a suspect?Miranda rights, also known...
Scammers are now targeting real estate purchasers with a new tactic. One of the latest Scam Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) highlighted a phishing scam for mortgage closing costs. This scam is more advanced than the standard email phishing scam because...