Like it or not, water utilities are destined to experience water main breaks. Given the age of the nation's water infrastructure systems, expansion of construction activities and other issues, it is inevitable that water main breaks will occur. Whatever their causes,...
PLDO Law Blog
Month: April 2014
Texting in the Workplace: Why Employers Must Tread Cautiously
By now, most employers have systems in place to organize and maintain emails that their employees send and receive. These systems are critical for business reasons and compliance purposes. However, many employers are ignoring or turning a blind eye to a growing means...
RISC DECISION WILL CREATE MAJOR CONCERNS FOR SOME COMMERCIAL LENDERS
The laws of virtually every state prohibit lenders from charging interest on loans in excess of the "usury rate" - the maximum interest rate permitted under the laws of the state. However, usury statutes vary greatly from state to state. Not only do the maximum...
CONSIDERATIONS FOR NEGOTIATING COMMERCIAL LEASES
While some of the provisions contained in commercial lease agreements may be considered commonplace or “boilerplate” language, there are certain issues that require specific attention, depending upon your position in such transactions as the landlord/lessor or the...
PLANNING FOR THE MORTALITY OF A CLOSELY-HELD BUSINESS
When launching a new business venture, it is likely (and more fun) to focus on strategic planning, growth and implementation. However, it is vital in the early stages to give serious consideration to an exit strategy and business succession plan. Business structures...
PERSPECTIVE – CONTINUING VIABILITY OF SINGLE-MEMBER LLCS IN FLORIDA
The use of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) is very popular in Florida. Most people assume LLCs offer sufficient protection from claims by judgment creditors against a member’s ownership interest. However, for the past decade, I have expressed concern regarding the...
CANNABIS ADVERTISING IN THE AGE OF REGIONAL COMPETITION
Long gone are the days of a state-sanctioned marijuana program standing in isolation in a sea of neighboring prohibitionist states. Presently, over 35 states have legalized medical marijuana, and more than 15 have legalized recreational cannabis. With increased...
IMPORTANT MA DECISION ON SOFTWARE SALES TAX APPORTIONMENT
The case of Oracle USA, Inc. v. Commissioner of Revenue was recently decided by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in favor of the taxpayer. The case is important for at least two reasons: First, the Court found that Massachusetts taxpayers have a statutory...
