Monthly Archives: November 2019
What Happens When a Mechanical Failure Causes a Truck Accident in West Palm Beach?
A truck accident can bring devastating consequences and irreparable damage regardless of what caused it. Commercial trucks, 18-wheelers, big rigs, tractor-trailers, and semi-trucks have one thing in common: their massive size and weight. Due to its enormous size and weight, a truck can destroy lives when it crashes into passenger cars, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists,… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Finds Lawyer Guilty of Professional Misconduct—Rejects a Referee’s Conclusions
On November 7th, 2019, the Florida Supreme Court overturned the decision of an independent referee, which found a Miami-based criminal defense lawyer not guilty of professional misconduct. In the case of The Florida Bar v. Jonathan Stephen Schwartz, the state’s highest court disapproved of a referee’s findings, determining that she misapplied an ethical rule…. Read More »
Common Causes of Florida’s Boating Accidents and Liability
If you were injured aboard a boat, recreational vessel, or personal watercraft (PWC) in West Palm Beach or elsewhere in Florida, you have legal rights. With a West Palm Beach boat accident attorney, you can recover damages from those responsible for causing your injury. Find out who can be sued in a Florida boating… Read More »
Have You Been in a Motorcycle Accident?
Motorcycle lovers yearn to explore highways, but sadly, Florida is not the safest state for them. In Florida, the roads and highways are considered the most dangerous than elsewhere in the United States. The federal traffic safety regulators have noted Florida as the most dangerous place for motorcycle crashes. The Governors Highway Safety Association… Read More »
Pirate Ship Copyright Dispute Will Be Heard By the Supreme Court
On November 5th, 2019, the Supreme Court of the United States is set to hear oral arguments in the case of Allen v. Cooper—a copyright dispute involved a sunken pirate ship off of the coast of North Carolina. It is a complex dispute that tests the limits of sovereign immunity and American copyright law…. Read More »
Traveling on Foot Can be Catastrophic in Florida
With the mild weather and sunshine filled days it is no wonder that Florida is a place where people love to be outside. However, the Sunshine State is also known as one of the worst places for pedestrian accidents. According to accident reports between 2008 and 2017, pedestrian deaths have been steadily on the… Read More »
Mortgage Fraud is Down Nationwide—But Still Highest in South Florida
According to reporting from the Miami Herald, new mortgage fraud cases were down in the third quarter of 2019—both nationwide and in South Florida. However, once again, South Florida leads the nation in mortgage fraud. In fact, the Miami metro area has the most mortgage fraud reports in the country in the first half… Read More »
How Pain and Suffering is Determined
If you have suffered injuries in an accident due to the negligence of another person, you may find yourself fighting to collect economic damages including medical costs, loss of income, and more. These damages are typically fairly easy to determine because you can look at invoices and receipts to see the exact amount of… Read More »
Florida Legislators are Pushing a Bill to Allow College Athletes to Profit on their Likeness
According to reporting from CNBC, Florida lawmakers are preparing a bill that will allow college athletes to profit off of their likeness and accept endorsement contracts. Among other things, the reformed law is expected to let amateur athletes sign endorsement agreements, obtain trademark rights, and use their image to make a profit. Notably, California… Read More »
Shareholder Oppression: Four of the Most Common Violations of Minority Shareholder Rights
Minority shareholders are in a vulnerable position. By definition, they do not have much practical control over what will happen to the company―indeed, minority shareholders are forced to rely on the judgement, competence, and good faith of majority shareholders and corporate board members. Unfortunately, in some cases, minority shareholders are mistreated by larger shareholders… Read More »
