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Before buying a franchise in Florida, do not try to read the FDD from beginning to end.Go directly to the pressure point...
09/02/2026

Before buying a franchise in Florida, do not try to read the FDD from beginning to end.

Go directly to the pressure points:

Item 3: Litigation history
Item 7: Estimated initial investment
Item 19: Financial-performance representations
Item 20: Openings, closures and terminations
The state addenda and personal guarantee

Item 19 deserves particular attention. If a sales representative gives you revenue or earnings figures that do not appear in the FDD, that should raise questions.

You should also check whether the agreement requires disputes to be handled in another state and whether you are personally guaranteeing the franchise’s obligations.

In our latest video, Santiago Cueto explains how to examine an FDD before investing your savings in a Florida franchise.

Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/I0e_n-ogG-o

This content is for general educational purposes and is not legal advice.

09/02/2026

Selling your dental practice or service business to private equity? The headline offer is only part of the deal.

Swipe through for three clauses that could affect your final payout—and your future after the sale.

Schedule a consultation: https://cuetolawgroup.com/contact-us/


Grant Cardone did something most defense lawyers would never recommend.He voluntarily posted hours of his own sworn depo...
09/01/2026

Grant Cardone did something most defense lawyers would never recommend.

He voluntarily posted hours of his own sworn deposition testimony during an active federal securities class action.

Some people are calling it legal su***de. Others believe it was marketing genius.

But they may both be asking the wrong question.

The real question is: Who was supposed to watch it?

In our latest video, Santiago Cueto explains the Confidence Pipeline—and why Cardone’s deposition videos may have been intended less for the court or his critics and more for the investors whose continued trust is essential to his business.

Legally risky? Absolutely.

Strategically rational? Possibly.

Watch the full breakdown: https://youtu.be/TbYeeyHF4Wc

The defendants deny the allegations discussed in this video. This content is for general educational and commentary purposes only and is not legal or investment advice.

Your Miami condo may be in Florida—but that does not automatically make it protected.A creditor with a valid judgment fr...
08/19/2026

Your Miami condo may be in Florida—but that does not automatically make it protected.

A creditor with a valid judgment from another state may be able to enforce it in Florida and pursue property located here. If the condo is a vacation home, pied-à-terre, or investment property, Florida’s homestead protection may not apply.

And simply placing the condo in a single-member LLC may not solve the problem.

In our latest video, Santiago Cueto explains the “Paper Bridge,” the “Homestead Mirage,” the “Olmstead Hole,” and the ownership structure that may provide stronger protection when established correctly and before a claim arises.

Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/ZNRQ8bBdIKI

This content is for general educational purposes and is not legal advice.

Florida business owners have a brand-new entity structure to consider.Beginning July 1, 2026, Florida law allows an LLC ...
08/18/2026

Florida business owners have a brand-new entity structure to consider.

Beginning July 1, 2026, Florida law allows an LLC to create **Protected Series**—separate compartments that can hold their own assets and maintain their own liability shields.

For real estate investors and entrepreneurs with multiple ventures, that could be a significant change.

But forming the structure is only half the job.

The liability protection depends heavily on keeping each series genuinely separate—from its bank accounts and records to its contracts and assets.

Swipe through for the basics ➡️

We break down the full structure, formation process, and recordkeeping trap in our latest YouTube video - https://youtu.be/uz72nwCo5gY

The LLC certificate is not the finish line.Certain foreign-owned Florida LLCs may have to file IRS Form 5472—even if the...
08/13/2026

The LLC certificate is not the finish line.

Certain foreign-owned Florida LLCs may have to file IRS Form 5472—even if the company earned $0.

Miss it, and the initial penalty can be $25,000.

Our newest video explains how to:

Form a Florida LLC from outside the United States
Obtain an EIN without an SSN
Avoid the Form 5472 filing trap
Confirm the current FinCEN rules
Build the company on the right legal foundation

Learn how we help foreign investors enter the U.S. market:
https://cuetolawgroup.com/llc-formation-miami/

Can a Florida court force YOU out of your own company?If you own 50% of an LLC, you might assume filing a lawsuit gives ...
08/06/2026

Can a Florida court force YOU out of your own company?

If you own 50% of an LLC, you might assume filing a lawsuit gives you control.

Sometimes it does the exact opposite.

In our newest video, Santiago Cueto explains:

✔ How 50/50 LLC deadlocks happen

✔ Why operating agreements matter

✔ When mediation works best

✔ The surprising court rule that could require the person who filed the lawsuit to sell their ownership interest

Watch now and learn how to protect your business before a disagreement becomes a legal battle.

Learn more:

https://cuetolawgroup.com

A handshake isn’t a business strategy.In more than 26 years of practicing business law, I’ve never seen a business owner...
08/06/2026

A handshake isn’t a business strategy.

In more than 26 years of practicing business law, I’ve never seen a business owner regret having a well-written contract.

I’ve seen plenty regret not having one.

The problem is that most contracts are written after trust has already been established.

A handshake.

A phone call.

A few emails.

“Don’t worry—we’ll work it out.”

Until one day…

A payment is missed.

The project changes.

A partner walks away.

Or everyone remembers the conversation differently.

That’s when people discover something important.

A contract isn’t about preparing for bad people.

It’s about protecting good people when things don’t go according to plan.

The strongest businesses don’t rely on assumptions.

They rely on clarity.

Clear expectations.

Clear responsibilities.

Clear timelines.

Clear consequences.

Because when everyone knows exactly what they agreed to, business moves faster.

Less confusion.

Fewer disputes.

Better relationships.

After three decades helping businesses resolve contract disputes, I’ve learned one simple truth:

The cheapest contract is almost always the one you sign before there’s a problem.

Not the one you pay lawyers to fight over afterward.

If you’re building a business worth protecting, don’t wait until something goes wrong to think about your contracts.

That’s when they’re the most expensive.

How many business agreements in your company are still based o

🏢 Florida's LLC laws have changed.For the first time, Florida business owners may be able to hold multiple businesses or...
07/30/2026

🏢 Florida's LLC laws have changed.

For the first time, Florida business owners may be able to hold multiple businesses or rental properties inside one Protected Series LLC—with separate liability protection for each series.

Sounds simple...

But one recordkeeping mistake could cause the entire liability shield to fail.

In this week's video, Miami business attorney Santiago Cueto explains:

✔ What a Protected Series LLC is

✔ How to create one

✔ The biggest mistake that destroys the protection

Learn more:
https://cuetolawgroup.com/llc-formation-miami/

The most expensive lawsuit isn't always the one that goes to trial.It's often the one that could have been prevented by ...
07/29/2026

The most expensive lawsuit isn't always the one that goes to trial.

It's often the one that could have been prevented by a better contract.

Most business owners spend hours negotiating price, deadlines, and deliverables—but very little time negotiating the clauses that determine what happens when something goes wrong.

In this carousel, I break down the three contract provisions sophisticated companies use to help reduce litigation risk:

✔ Arbitration provisions
✔ Class action waivers
✔ Confidentiality protections

These aren't about making contracts more aggressive.

They're about creating a clear roadmap for resolving disputes before they become costly legal battles.

👉 Swipe through to learn the "Triad" strategy, then download our FREE eBook, **Litigation Lockdown: Expert Tactics to Dodge Costly Legal Battles**, for even more practical ways to protect your business before problems arise. https://go.cuetolawgroup.com/en-us/litigationlockdown

💬 I'd love to hear from you:

**When was the last time you had your business contracts professionally reviewed?**

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