Written by: Richard L. Richards, Esq. & Alejandra Muniz Marcial, Esq. Aircraft lessors focus heavily on asset value, maintenance status, and operator creditworthiness. Yet one of the most financially consequential risks – lease enforcement – often receives less attention until a default occurs. This article examines how enforcement risk shapes recovery strategy and why lessors must plan for it before distress arises. ...Read More

Written by: Brian Barakat, Esq. In commercial litigation, defendants often try to rely on the “four corners” of a contract to defeat claims of fraudulent inducement. The common refrain is familiar: “The contract says this is the entire agreement—therefore, any prior oral representations are irrelevant.”  But Florida law draws an important distinction between contractual terms and...Read More

Written by: Eliana Cotton and Peter Dzuba Esq.  Part II of a two‑part series examining the real‑world mechanics of Rule 144, including legend removal, legal opinions, and compliance pitfalls that shareholders and companies must manage during secondary transactions.  I. The SEC’s Anti-Evasion Warning: “Plans or Schemes”  In the SEC’s “Preliminary Note” to Rule 144, we find the following caveat: “The Rule 144...Read More

Written by: Eliana Cotton and Peter Dzuba Esq.  Part I of a two-part series breaking down Rule 144 and explaining how restricted stockholders—including founders, employees, and early investors—can navigate the core legal requirements before pursuing a resale.part series breaking down Rule 144 and explaining how restricted   For many startups, growth depends on raising capital through founder issuances, equity grants to employees and consultants, and private placements to...Read More

Coral Gables, FL — February 3, 2026 — In a significant bankruptcy adversary proceeding before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, Barakat + Bossa secured a favorable settlement for its creditor client. The creditor, a non‑profit organization whose identity remains confidential, benefited from the firm’s strategic representation throughout the case....Read More