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In Florida, unlike many states, both attorneys and title companies may close real estate transactions and issue title insurance.  However, closing with an attorney may offer notable benefits that a title company cannot provide, some of which I will discuss....

The SBA recently issued some guidelines on PPP loan forgiveness. There is a safe harbor presumption that any PPP loan was made in good faith under $2,000,000.00. The SBA forgiveness application is finally out, SBA Form 3508 (05/20). The application must be...

OPERATIONAL BEST PRACTICES/SAFE CLOSING PROTOCOLS In response to COVID-19, Emmanuel Sheppard and Condon (“ESC”) will implement the following operational procedures for all real estate closings occurring between March 26, 2020, and April 30, 2020: GENERAL INFORMATION Symptomatic Clients: Any clients...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FLORIDA CONDOMINIUM AND HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS NEW HOW-TO GUIDE ASSISTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS REOPENING DURING COVID-19 August 3, 2020: As COVID-19 accelerates disruptions for condominiums and homeowner's associations, Community Associations Institute (CAI) has released, “Status Check: A Reopening Guide for...

FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) was signed into law by President Trump on March 18, 2020, and takes effect on April 2, 2020 for the remainder of 2020. The FFCRA provides for emergency...

Emmanuel Sheppard and Condon (ESC) is pleased to announce that attorney Holly V. Jurnovoy was awarded the 2020 Business Affiliate of the Year by the Pensacola Association of Realtors (PAR). Jurnovoy, a real estate attorney, has been practicing at ESC...

Florida Condominium and Homeowners’ Associations Board Member Certification ClassesPresented by: Suzanne Blankenship - Board Certified Condominium and Planned Development Lawyer We are working on scheduling classes for 2021. We appreciate your patience and will update accordingly. All classes will be held on...