Lisa A. Magill Business Law Blog

Most community association leaders are familiar with the fact that they have to hold off on collection activities (such as sending further demand letters, filing a lien or prosecuting the association's foreclosure case) when an owner files for bankruptcy protection. 

One important protection offered by the bankruptcy law gives the debtor "time to catch his/her breath" by stopping any and all actions by creditors against that debtor.  This "time out"... Read More

Does Your Business or Organization Have Policies in Place to Prevent Identity Theft?

Why Is This Rule Necessary?

Identity theft  results in billions of dollars in losses each year to individuals and businesses.  Identity theft is described by the FTC as a fraud attempted or committed using identifying information of... Read More

Has Your Cable Provider Offered to Pay a Lump-Sum Fee for Exclusive Marketing or Access Rights? 

Many of my clients have been approached by cable operators with a request for an access agreement or marketing agreement.  Many times these are exclusive agreements, although in my recent experience the provider has limited the exclusivity portions to on-site marketing to residents.  Many times these agreements contain references to... Read More

Are you completely familiar with the insurance coverage available to your association?  Will you have FIGA coverage in the event your insurance carrier becomes insolvent? 

The Florida Insurance Guarantee Association (FIGA) was created to ease the burden on policyholders with claims when an insurance carrier becomes insolvent.  FIGA coverage is... Read More

Lawsuits Against Employers for Violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act & Other Employment Claims are on the Rise.

Some community associations have one employee, while others may have a hundred or more employees.  Think about it - maybe your community employs a CAM, grounds maintenance people, a concierge, office assistants, front desk personnel, activity coordinators, beach attendants, valet, building engineers, cleaning staff... Read More