Monthly Archives: August 2018
Miami Hotel Settles $2.5 Million Workplace Discrimination and Lawsuit
On July 30th, 2018, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that SLS Hotel, a luxury hotel with locations in both Downtown Miami and on South Beach, has agreed to settle a racial discrimination claim for $2.5 million. According to the allegations raised in the complaint against the company, SLS hotel management discriminated against… Read More »
Can Employers Actually Enforce a Non-Compete Agreement?
Over the last several years, an increasing number of employees have been asked to sign non-compete agreements by their employees. As The Wall Street Journal has reported, litigation over non-compete agreements has exploded over the last decade. This raises some important questions: How strong are non-compete agreements in Florida? When can employees get out… Read More »
Florida Commercial Law: What is a Business Tort?
A business tort (also known as an economic tort) is a wrongful act that arises out of a business transaction or business relationship. If a company sustained significant financial losses as a result of the wrongful conduct of another party, that company may have a valid civil claim for damages. At Pike & Lustig,… Read More »
My Company is Being Defamed on Social Media: What are My Legal Options
In the business world, social media and online review websites are more important than ever. According to a recent survey cited by Small Business Trends, 97 percent of consumers say that they have read online reviews, and 85 percent of consumers state that they trust these reviews as much as they trust a personal… Read More »
No $4.75 Million Discount on a Diamond: Florida Court of Appeals Allows Contract Rescission for Unilateral Mistake
On August 1st, 2018, the Third District Court of Appeal for the state of Florida issued an important decision in the case of Thomas DePrince v. Starboard Cruise Services. This case, which made some national headlines, involved a cruise ship passenger who was accidentally sold a diamond at a 95 percent discount. The core… Read More »
Who Owns the 12th Man? Texas A&M Prevails Over Soap Company in Trademark Dispute
Most football fans have probably heard the term ‘12th man’ mentioned before during a broadcast. With 11 players on the field at any given time for each team, the 12th man is often used to refer to the crowd that can provide the home team with a little extra boost through its enthusiasm and… Read More »
Vomit Fraud? South Florida Uber Drivers Accused of Unusual Scam
When customers use the Uber ridesharing app, they will be required to agree to the company’s ‘terms of service’. If an Uber rider causes damage to the inside of a vehicle during their trip, a cleaning fee can be billed to their credit card. When a passenger vomits in an Uber in South Florida,… Read More »
Florida Court Throws Out Legal Malpractice Arbitration Clause
Recently, the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled against a law firm in a dispute over a mandatory arbitration clause. This underlying issue in this case was a legal malpractice claim raised by a former client of the law firm. In Lindsay Owens v. Katherine L. Corrigan and KLC Law, P.A., Florida’s Fourth… Read More »
