Florida Business Law

Executive Summary: Starting July 1, 2026, Florida will allow Series LLCs, letting a single LLC hold multiple protected divisions under one umbrella. Each series can have its own assets, members, and liabilities, making this ideal for real estate investors, multi‑business entrepreneurs, and investment groups. The liability protection works, but only if you comply strictly with […]

Human trafficking isn’t just a criminal issue, it’s a growing legal risk for hospitality owners, operators, and lenders. As litigation expands under federal and state anti-trafficking laws, hotels and short-term rental platforms are increasingly being named in lawsuits for alleged facilitation or failure to prevent trafficking on their premises. At Gulati Law, we believe legal […]

If you’re thinking about developing or buying a hotel in Florida, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is whether to align with a hotel brand such as Hilton, Marriott, Wyndham, Choice Hotels, Best Western or IHG. This is commonly known as “flagging” the hotel. It can provide you with access to the brand’s reservation […]

Maintaining compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is essential for property owners and businesses. ADA compliance ensures accessibility for individuals with disabilities, covering physical properties and digital platforms. Non-compliance can lead to legal challenges and financial penalties. Here are several key steps you can take to keep your property and website ADA-compliant. Maintaining […]

Corporate documents define how decisions are made, disputes are resolved, and transitions are handled when partners leave or a business changes hands. Detailed and accurate documentation provides stability and clarity for commercial real estate owners or companies looking to grow, sell, or protect their assets. Without these records, even straightforward decisions can become drawn-out conflicts, […]

“Drive by” ADA lawsuits are once again on the rise. These professional plaintiffs and their unscrupulous lawyers know that most warranties on pool lifts installed in 2012-2013 have expired and that some pool lifts are in need of repair. Now it is more important than ever to be proactive with your ADA compliance. These plaintiffs […]

While many states do not legally require your Limited Liability Company (hereinafter “LLC”) to have an operating agreement, it is not a wise idea to operate an LLC without one, even if you are the sole owner of your company. An operating agreement will help you protect your limited liability status, specify financial and management […]

It has come to our attention through our clients and other Hotel Owners/Hotel Management, that there has been a significant increase in the number of lawsuits against hoteliers for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (hereinafter “ADA”). A typical scenario is that a single plaintiff files over 50 lawsuits against hoteliers in a specific geographic […]

Broward County, Florida, has released a recent update on their new record keeping procedures. Effective January 1, 2015, Broward County will no longer assign Book and Page numbers to the documents being recorded. The new record keeping procedures will be done through an “Instrument Number” which is how the documents will be found if searched […]

A Florida company based out of Tallahassee, Florida, has been attempting to convince new business owners who have recently formed a new corporation or LLC, to send money by exaggerating to be involved in a vital step in the business formation process. This “company” has gone by other aliases such as the “Florida Center of […]