What is the Documentary Stamp Tax in Florida?
Real Estate Law
Eric Gros-Dubois

What is the Documentary Stamp Tax?

Documents that require the documentary stamp tax include deeds, bonds, promissory notes, mortgages, or liens. Upon recording of the document, the documentary stamp tax is paid to the county clerk of court.

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Understanding Force Majeure Clauses in the Context of a Worldwide Computer Outage
Contract
Eric Gros-Dubois

Understanding Force Majeure Clauses in the Context of a Worldwide Computer Outage

A force majeure clause is a part of many contracts designed to protect parties when extraordinary events prevent them from fulfilling their obligations. These extraordinary events, often called “acts of God,” can be natural or man-made, such as fires, floods, storms, war, labor disputes, outbreaks, pandemics, governmental action, and acts of terrorism.

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Can Government Officials Block People on Social Media?
Government
Silvino Diaz

Can Government Officials Block People on Social Media?

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has established a new test for determining when public officials can block individuals on social media. This ruling emerged from two cases, one in California and another in Michigan, where citizens sued under the First Amendment after being blocked on social media by local officials.

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What is a copyright?
Intellectual Property Law
Eric Gros-Dubois

What is a copyright?

What is a copyright?

A copyright is a legal right bestowed by the federal government that shields creators from specific unauthorized actions involving their original creative works. The types of creations eligible for this protection are outlined in the Copyright Act of 1976.

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How to Secure Agreements for the Sale of Goods
Business Law
Silvino Diaz

How to Secure Agreements for the Sale of Goods

When selling goods to business customers, ensuring payment can sometimes be a challenge. Even after fulfilling an order, there’s always a risk that the customer may fail to pay. To safeguard your interests and ensure you receive payment, it’s crucial to understand how to secure your commercial contracts for the sale of goods.

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