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Unmasking Fake Google Review Rings: Layered Subpoenas That Trace Overseas Farms to Your Local Competitor

Unmasking Fake Google Review Rings: Layered Subpoenas That Trace Overseas Farms to Your Local Competitor

Negative Google reviews that appear overnight can tank revenue before breakfast. Most are drafted by paid foreign “review farms” acting on instructions from a U.S. middleman (a broker) hired by your direct competitor. Below is a rapid-response playbook that shows business owners what to do in the first 24 hours and how KYZ Law PC unravels the evidence chain.

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Business

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Why Banks Refuse to Notarize Estate Documents—and Where You Can Get Them Notarized

Why Banks Refuse to Notarize Estate Documents—and Where You Can Get Them Notarized

Many clients are surprised to learn that banks routinely refuse to notarize estate documents, including property deeds—even for their own customers. In this blog, we explain why this happens, what risks are involved, and what your options are when you need estate documents notarized properly and efficiently.

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Real Estate

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Buying Property Abroad: Opportunity, Risk — and the Limits of U.S. Counsel

Buying Property Abroad: Opportunity, Risk — and the Limits of U.S. Counsel

The lure of an overseas investment property is strong: lifestyle upside, portfolio diversification, and sometimes a marketing promise of residency or guaranteed returns. Yet in our practice we see the same pattern repeatedly— most “can’t miss” property investment schemes marketed to U.S. buyers turn out to be, at best, aggressively optimistic and, at worst, outright scams.

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International Business

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Corporate Transparency Act Compliance: What Businesses Need to Know in 2025

Corporate Transparency Act Compliance: What Businesses Need to Know in 2025

Beneficial Ownership – Do I Have to Comply with the Corporate Transparency Act? The compliance landscape for the CTA is rapidly evolving. Learn who must report, what’s changed in 2025, and whether your business is still subject to the rules. (Last updated May, 2025).

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International Business

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Understanding Florida’s Construction Lien Law

Understanding Florida’s Construction Lien Law

Florida’s construction lien laws, governed by Chapter 713, Florida Statutes, provide contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers with legal protection to ensure payment for their work. However, these rights must be exercised in good faith. If a lien is willfully exaggerated or fraudulent, severe penalties may apply under Florida Statutes § 713.31. What Constitutes a Fraudulent Lien?...

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Real Estate

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Take Action To Combat Fake, Negative, Anonymous Reviews, Astroturfing And Sockpuppet Techniques To Protect Your Small Business

Take Action To Combat Fake, Negative, Anonymous Reviews, Astroturfing And Sockpuppet Techniques To Protect Your Small Business

Online reviews are a cornerstone of consumer decision-making. For businesses, a single negative review—especially when fake or malicious—can tarnish their reputation and deter potential customers. Fake anonymous reviews posted on platforms like Google are particularly harmful because they often shield the reviewer’s identity, making it difficult for businesses to address or rectify the issue. Fortunately, both Illinois and Florida courts provide mechanisms to combat these challenges, identify anonymous reviewers and initiate a legal action.

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Litigation

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Diving Deeper Into Contract Drafting, Beyond Boilerplate: A Roadmap to Success

Diving Deeper Into Contract Drafting, Beyond Boilerplate: A Roadmap to Success

When drafting a contract, it's essential to go beyond boilerplate clauses and envision potential scenarios that could arise, kind of like trying to acquire crystal ball powers looking into the future. We proactively engage with the client to understand the nuances of the client’s business, which in turn helps us develop a better crystal ball to protect business interests and prevent costly disputes.

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Business

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Revocable Living Trust v. Lady Bird Deed

Revocable Living Trust v. Lady Bird Deed

Tax and Other Advantages of Removing Real Property From a Revocable Living Trust and Transferring It Into a Lady Bird Deed (Florida only).

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Real Estate

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Avoid Construction Nightmares: Essential Tips for Construction Contracts

Avoid Construction Nightmares: Essential Tips for Construction Contracts

Building your dream home should be an exciting experience, not a stressful battle with your contractor. Unfortunately, construction projects go awry. By taking proactive steps before you even sign a contract, you can significantly reduce the risk of construction chaos. We help homeowners navigate the legal aspects of construction projects, helping with a successful journey and minimize financial nightmare, if chaos arises.

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Real Estate

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Foreign Investors in Real Estate-  Special Tax Implications

Foreign Investors in Real Estate- Special Tax Implications

Real estate market is booming, and international investors are joining the wave. But before you celebrate a successful sale, there's an important tax hurdle to be aware of: the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA).

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International Business

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