Law & the Land

Palm Beach is no stranger to famous musicians. Several well-known recording artists have lived here over the years, and today, musical icons like Jon Bon Jovi and Rod Stewart call the Town of Palm Beach home. Recently, a noted musician…

This summer, Florida became one of nine states to adopt a version of the Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act (UCRERA). In doing so, it brought uniformity to the state court receivership appointment process. Before, commercial real estate owners and…

Under Florida law (Chapter 163, Part III), local governments can designate selected portions of a City as Community Redevelopment Areas where “slum and blighted areas which constitute a serious and growing menace, injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and…

Palm Beach and Palm Beach County reached an agreement that will let the city move ahead with a long-awaited golf course project in the South End while giving the county more room for downtown commercial expansion. Here is more on…

Earlier this year, it looked as if the long-shuttered Palm House was finally on its way to restoration with the promise of a new life. However, after changing ownership, a criminal controversy, and lengthy bankruptcy proceedings, 160 Royal Palm Way…

It looks like Florida is a top state for foreign real estate investment once again. According to a recent news article, a National Association of Realtors (NAR) report showed that for the twelfth year in a row, Florida has remained…