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Because of the COVID pandemic and the resulting state of the economy, Commercial landlords have never been faced with a more uncertain time than today. Commercial property management companies, landlords and real estate owners alike are faced with retail tenants, such as Stein Mart, JOS Banks, and others, filing for Chapter 11 protection or pursuing […]

Historically, many of us want to avoid the dentist, taxes, and living in a construction war zone.  Although many of us want to live without the dust or noise—myself included—we all know maintaining a house is an ongoing project.  Whether you are building a home or performing any renovations, however, the effort is not as […]

Englander Fischer attorneys Lenny Englander, Courtney Fernald and Jamie Prockop were recently named one of America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators®.  The membership includes some of the most exceptional litigators from across the country. To be considered for selection, an attorney must have litigated a matter with the fate of a business worth at least $2,000,000 […]

On the eve of the onslaught of foreclosures that will unfortunately begin because of the devastating effect of COVID on commercial mortgages, effective July 1, 2020, the Governor signed into law the UNIFORM COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE RECEIVERSHIP ACT (“UCRERA“). UCRERA specifies the circumstances under which a receiver may be appointed for commercial real estate, the […]

The COVID-19 crisis led to forced closings of many businesses throughout the state. While many commercial tenants applied for and received government loans to assist with rent obligations, it has not been enough. As a result, I’ve heard firsthand from my commercial landlord clients who are also suffering over the loss of income from their […]

We at Englander Fischer are reaching out to our valued clients and friends to lend our experience regarding the wide-ranging impact of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Your businesses should take immediate steps to minimize disruption and protect their future interests. This includes looking to your existing business agreements, insurance policies, and contracts, that […]

City Council May Vote to Permanently Prevent Development of Residential Properties on 16,000 Acres Throughout St. Petersburg City Council is currently split in its decision whether to pass an Amendment to St. Pete’s Comprehensive Plan, which would keep open the door for potential residential development in the City’s Coastal High Hazard (“CHHA”), those areas in […]