Monthly Archives: October 2017
Medical Practice Dissolution in Florida
Dissolving any type of business in Florida can be a complicated process. To ensure that things are wrapped up properly, there are many different critical issues that will need to be addressed. With medical practices, dissolving a business can be even more challenging. There are several industry-specific matters, from HIPAA requirements to other patient… Read More »
What to Do If Your Miami Business is Facing RICO Charges
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO Act) is an increasingly important issue in the realm of business law. While the RICO Act is often associated in popular culture with criminal charges, your Florida business could also face a civil RICO lawsuit. If found liable for a civil violation under the RICO Act,… Read More »
Managing Partner, Michael Pike, quoted in The Real Deal Magazine
To read the full story click here: https://therealdeal.com/miami/2017/10/25/allegations-of-backstabbing-and-double-dealing-fly-among-developers-of-palazzo-villas-townhouses-in-palm-beach/
Miami Auto Dealership Sues BMW/Audi Alleging Franchise Law Violations
According to reporting from Automotive News, Braman Dealerships has filed a lawsuit against BMW and Audi, on the grounds that the auto manufacturers made unlawful changes to their sales incentive programs. The Miami-based auto dealership contends that the unilateral changes made by the two European automakers are in direct violation of the Florida Franchise… Read More »
What You Need to Know About the ‘Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act’ (ROSCA)
Every year, a larger percentage of American commerce is done over the internet. This has led to the rise of a wide variety of different types of business models, including the re-emergence of subscription services. Indeed, it seems like web-based subscription services are everywhere nowadays. Though, sometimes these services are marketed to customers in… Read More »
Florida Staffing Firm Settles Disability Discrimination Case
On August 28th, 2017, the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) announced that KB Staffing, a staffing agency based in Tampa Bay, had reached a settlement in a major disability discrimination case. As part of the settlement agreement reached with the EEOC, KB Staffing agreed to create a $22,500 class action fund to compensate affected… Read More »
The FTC Franchise Rule: Explained
The FTC Franchise Rule is designed to make sure that prospective franchisees have access to the full information that they need to make an informed decision regarding their potential business investment. Put another way, the FTC franchise rule is a disclosure requirement. It does not seek to interfere with the business relationships of franchisors… Read More »
EEOC Sues Whataburger for Retaliating Against Tallahassee Restaurant Manager
On September 25th, 2017, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit against Whataburger Restaurants LLC, the national fast food chain. According to the legal complaint filed by EEOC, Whataburger unlawfully retaliated against a Tallahassee-based management employee, who refused to execute the company’s racially discriminatory hiring practices. Here, our West Palm Beach employment… Read More »
Preparing for Business Mediation in Florida? Five Tips You Need to Know
If your Florida company is involved in a business dispute, mediation may be the best available option to seek a resolution. Mediation offers many potential benefits to businesses, including: considerable cost savings, overall efficiency, complete confidentiality, full control, flexibility and, importantly, a collaborative atmosphere that helps companies preserve commercial relationships. If your company is… Read More »