The Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents provides a standardized framework for serving litigation documents internationally. Because the Convention predates modern technology, courts must determine whether email service is allowed or prohibited.
Litigation
Businesses involved in international disputes often face a procedural challenge: how to serve process on a foreign defendant and how long is it going to take? A recent decision from Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal clarifies an increasingly important issue in international litigation: whether a plaintiff may serve a foreign defendant by email. In Wepard Corp., Ltd. v. Diaz, Reus & Targ, LLP (January 21, 2026), the court interpreted Florida’s foreign-service statute and concluded that email can be an authorized method of service when ordered by the court.
Litigation
When a renovation or build goes sideways in Florida, the path to relief runs through a few core statutes. Below is a concise, practitioner-level roadmap for owners, contractors, and subs.
Real Estate
A Series LLC is a unique legal structure that allows a single LLC to establish multiple, independent "series" or cells—each with its own assets, liabilities, members, and business purpose. This option offers a streamlined way to compartmentalize liability and manage distinct business or investment activities under a single umbrella entity—making it particularly attractive for real estate investors, franchise operators, and entrepreneurs managing multiple ventures.
Business
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, and often propagated through networks of disposable accounts or sock pockets that obscure the true source.. 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.
Business
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.
Real Estate
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.
International Business
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).
International Business
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?...
Real Estate
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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