The hidden ball trick is a baseball play in which the fielder fakes a throw to the pitcher, so that he can trick the runner into stepping off the base. The fielder then tags out the runner. It’s a deceptive move that can...more
A Florida homeowners association was found liable in a records requests lawsuit that emphasizes the need for timely response and proper recordkeeping among community associations.
The Fifth District Court of Appeal in...more
A recent opinion out of the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal makes clear that the failure of a lender or its successor in interest to introduce and authenticate original promissory notes at trial may result in the...more
A recent opinion out of Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal stresses the importance to read, understand, and follow community association governing documents before initiating any amendments that alter the substantive...more
Much to the chagrin of golf course lenders, bankruptcy and appellate courts around the country have consistently held that a properly-perfected mortgage or security interest in golf course revenues, including cart rentals and...more