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The Delayed Discovery Doctrine in Florida Business Tort Cases: What Davis v. Monahan Means for Fraud, Civil Theft, Conversion, FDUTPA, Trade Secrets, and Fiduciary Duty Claims

Florida law does not automatically pause the statute of limitations just because a business owner did not discover misconduct right away. In Davis v. Monahan, the Florida Supreme Court limited the delayed discovery doctrine and made clear that many business tort claims can expire before the injured party fully understands what happened.

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Richard Mockler Richard Mockler

Pass-Through Income in Florida Family Law Cases: What Zold v. Zold Means for Business Owners, Spouses, and K-1 Income

A K-1 can show taxable income that was never actually received. In Florida family law cases, Zold v. Zold controls when pass-through income may be used for alimony, child support, attorney’s fees, and other financial issues. The question is not simply what appears on a tax return. The question is whether the money was actually available to the spouse—or was legitimately retained for corporate or business purposes

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