Law & the Land

Since the coronavirus outbreak, buyers have been competing to buy high-end properties in the exclusive Town of Palm Beach, Florida. This seller’s market has recently seen several area homes sell at or above their multi-million dollar asking prices. However, not…

For decades, South Florida has been a favorite destination for professional golfers to call home. The legendary Jack Niklaus has lived in Palm Beach for years. The Golden Bear also founded the exclusive Bears Club in Jupiter, Florida. Championship golfer…

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…