Carlton Fields Podcasts

It seems everyone today is talking about blockchain and cryptocurrencies. For many, the concept of blockchain is a difficult one to wrap their heads around. Today, we're going to dive into this topic with the help of some lawyers who really understand blockchain inside and out. You're going to hear from David Adams, Matt Kohen, and Justin Whales, three of our Carlton Fields fin-tech lawyers who consult on these exciting, emerging technologies.

This is the second of a two-part series on the business and legal issues that arise in developing and owning hotels. In the first podcast, “Hotels 101,” attorneys Dan Weede and David Adams discussed the basic legal and business issues that are unique to developing and owning hotels, including the impact of the brand in creating and maintaining value of the hotel; the roles of various agreements in hotel deals, specifically the management agreement; franchise agreement and loan agreement; and the basic metrics used to evaluate the financial performance of a hotel. In this podcast, Dan and David discuss some of the more important issues in a purchase and sale agreement for a hotel, with a particular focus on the legal rights and investor needs in order to properly evaluate a hotel acquisition.

The SNDA – subordination, non-disturbance, and attornment agreement – is often glossed over in real estate transactions. In this podcast, real estate attorney David Adams gives lenders insight into the 10 questions they should ask when reviewing leases to better understand what obligations they may be facing if and when they step into the shoes […]

This podcast gives those who have never participated in the hospitality industry an introduction to the business and detail. This is the first podcast in a two-part series on the hospitality industry featuring attorneys David Adams and Dan Weede.

Severe and sustained drought conditions in Florida have sparked large wildfires across the state. With thousands of acres that have already burned, and more than 100 active wildfires, Florida Governor Rick Scott recently signed Executive Order 17-120 declaring a state of emergency. And, a new hurricane season begins in just a few weeks. With these crises, businesses may find themselves facing claims of price gouging – charging a price that is higher than normal or fair, typically in times of natural disaster or crisis. Criminal and civil trial lawyer Ed Page defines what price gouging is, and how businesses can protect themselves from consumer complaints and the unwanted publicity that accompanies them.