by Howard C. Stross | Mar 17, 2026 | Business Law, Small Business
Delaware Supreme Court Issues Two Significant Decisions on Noncompetition Covenants and Their Influence on Florida businesses Businesses operating in Florida continue to navigate a shifting national landscape surrounding noncompetition agreements. Although Florida law... 
by Howard C. Stross | Feb 16, 2026 | Asset Protection, Business Law, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Taxes, Small Business
A recent federal appeals court decision may offer meaningful tax benefits to real estate investors who hold interests in limited partnerships. In Sirius Solutions, LLLP v. Commissioner (5th Cir. 2026), the Fifth Circuit ruled that the self‑employment tax exception for... 
by Howard C. Stross | Jan 16, 2026 | Asset Protection, Business Law, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Closings, Small Business
Every now and then, a Florida case comes along that quietly clears up a point people argue about way more than they should. This one involves a right of first refusal – something we see all the time in real estate deals – and whether it needs its own... 
by Howard C. Stross | Oct 2, 2025 | Asset Protection, Business Law, LLC, Real Estate, Small Business
Real‑World Examples, Pitfalls, and A Decision Map For Florida Land Owners Theory and principals of law are essential, but the devil is in the property ownership and use details. Below discusses when to use a Florida land trust, an LLC, or both—and how to avoid common... 
by Howard C. Stross | Jun 9, 2025 | Business Law, Business Succession Planning, LLC, Small Business
This article is part of our ongoing series on overlooked but essential elements of a limited liability company (LLC) operating agreement. When forming an LLC, many business owners fall into one of two categories: They do not create an operating agreement at all, or... 
by Howard C. Stross | Apr 23, 2025 | Business Law, Buying and Selling a Business, Small Business
In a public corporation, shareholders can sell company stock at the current market price at any time. However, selling shares in a privately-held corporation is more complicated because the shares cannot be sold to the general public. Typically, shareholder agreements...
