Monthly Archives: December 2019
The Beatles Will Not ‘Let it Be’—Their Company Filed a Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Alleged Counterfeiters in South Florida
On November 18th, 2019, the London-based company that owns much of the Beatles’ intellectual property filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Apple Corps Limited and Subafilms vs. The Individuals, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations). The plaintiff alleges that the (as of now) anonymous defendants… Read More »
Why Knowing Your Rights Is Important
The workplace can be dangerous, but some jobs are much more hazardous than others. It’s important to be knowledgeable of your rights as an employee if you get into a workplace accident, but for construction workers, it is imperative. You see, job-related falls should be easy to prevent, but accidents keep happening anyway. Nearly 900… Read More »
Boat Run Over Accidents in Florida: The Danger for Divers and Snorkelers
Being run over by a boat is arguably the most traumatic event a diver or snorkeler in Florida can endure. Diver run-over and other boat accidents are not uncommon in West Palm Beach and elsewhere in Florida. The Sunshine State has more registered boats than any other state, while its year-round warm weather brings… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Reverses Mortgage Foreclosure—the Lender Lacked ‘Standing’ to Bring the Claim
On December 4th, 2019, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal overturned a lower court’s decision in a long-running mortgage foreclosure dispute. In the case of Tony Robinson and Debra Robinson vs Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, the appeals court ruled that the lender did not actually have the right to foreclose on the property. The ruling… Read More »
Personal Injury Liability in a Florida Truck Accident: Everything You Need to Know
Who is liable for your personal injury in the event of a West Palm Beach truck accident? Considering that trucks weigh up to 80,000 pounds, colliding with one of those monstrous vehicles can result in catastrophic injuries to the occupants of passenger vehicles. Liability in Truck Accidents A truck-versus-car accident is drastically different than… Read More »
How to Determine Liability in a Left-Turn Car Accident in Florida?
Many car owners in West Palm Beach and other parts of Florida tend to think that the driver of the vehicle turning left is always at fault. However, that is not the case in 100% of all left-turn car accidents in Florida. We are going to discuss the circumstances that might affect liability and… Read More »
Recovering Damages After a Florida Ridesharing Accident: Insurance Coverage, and How to File a Claim
Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft continue to be a reasonably affordable and convenient means of transportation for many people in West Palm Beach and elsewhere in Florida. However, since rideshare services are a relatively new phenomenon, the legal issues concerning ridesharing accidents may be confusing. You may be eligible to seek compensation after… Read More »
Business Law: What is a Letter of Intent (LOI)?
Commercial transactions between businesses can be complicated. While contracts are extremely useful, it does take a lot of effort to negotiate and draft a reliable agreement. No one wants to waste their time negotiating with a company when a deal simply cannot be made. To address this potential problems, companies will often agree to… Read More »
The Developer has Agreed to Make Repairs—What Steps Should I Take to Protect My Rights?
Construction is complicated. As a project nears completion, it is not uncommon for property owners to request repairs from the developer or the lead contractor. Of course, this does not necessarily mean that there will be a legal dispute in every case; far from it. Often, developers and/or contractors will agree to make the… Read More »
Motorized Scooter Company Loses Lawsuit Against Panama City Beach—Motorized Scooter Rental Ban Set to Go Into Effect Next Year
On November 13th, 2019, the First District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida upheld Panama City Beach’s impending ban on motorized scooters. In the case of Classy Cycles, Inc. vs Panama City Beach, the appeals court determined that the local government did indeed possess the legal authority to restrict the rental of… Read More »
