Florida's Equine Activity Liability Act shields facility owners from claims based on the inherent risks of horses, but it does not cover negligence, faulty equipment, or hidden hazards. Posting the required warning sign and using a strong liability release are essential to keeping that protection.
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What Happens When a Business Contract Is Breached in Florida?
In Florida, you generally have five years to sue over a breached written contract and only four years for an oral one. Acting early protects both your evidence and your right to recover.
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You held up your end of the deal. The other party did...
Data Privacy Compliance for Small Businesses
Most Florida small businesses fall outside the Florida Digital Bill of Rights, but any business that handles personal information about Florida residents is subject to FIPA, Florida's breach notification law, which requires notifying affected individuals within 30 days of determining that a breach occurred and can expose the...
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What is the Horse Protection Act?
The Horse Protection Act prohibits sore horses from being shown, exhibited, sold, or transported in interstate commerce. Civil penalties reach up to $7,183 per violation (inflation-adjusted from the statutory $2,000 cap), with possible disqualification from horse events for at least one year on a first offense.
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First Steps for Purchasing a Horse in Florida
A horse purchase without proper documentation and required disclosures is not a calculated risk. It is an avoidable one.
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Do you know what Florida actually requires before a horse sale closes? From a mandatory negative Coggins test to a written bill of sale that must...
Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements
As of March 26, 2025, all U.S.-formed corporations and LLCs are fully exempt from BOI reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act. Foreign-registered businesses in Florida still face real deadlines.
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Can Your Business Partner Force a Buyout?
Whether your partner can force a buyout depends primarily on what your partnership agreement or operating agreement says, and if it says nothing, Florida’s default statutes supply the governing rules.
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The conference table that once felt like neutral ground now has sides. Your business partner...
Horse Sale Warranties and Representations
Florida has some of the most comprehensive horse sale regulations in the nation, and understanding how warranties and representations work in an equine transaction can mean the difference between a sound investment and a costly legal dispute.
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You found the right horse. The ride went...
How Do You Enforce a Non-Compete Agreement Against a Former Employee?
In Florida, acting swiftly after discovering a non-compete breach is crucial. Delaying your response can weaken your case and limit your chances of securing an injunction, so gather evidence and take action as soon as possible to protect your business interests.
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You trusted them with...
Enforcement of Verbal Agreements in Equine Breeding or Leasing
A handshake deal can turn into a six-figure dispute when memories differ and nothing is in writing. Florida law makes verbal equine agreements difficult to enforce, so documenting every breeding and leasing arrangement, no matter how trusted the relationship, is your best protection.
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You agreed...