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 | Sep 19, 2025 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, LLC, Real Estate, Small Business
Choosing the structure is half the battle. Building it correctly—and aligning the moving parts— is where a real estate attorney provides the most value. This is a basic guide. Here is a practical, step‑by‑step guide to implementing a Florida land trust or an LLC, or a... 
by Howard C. Stross | Aug 22, 2025 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, LLC, Real Estate, Small Business
The primary principal to remember in a discussion that compares the uses of a Florida land trust compared to a Florida LLC is that each serves different purposes. A land trust is about privacy, probate avoidance, and ease of beneficial ownership transfer. An LLC is...
