Monthly Archives: January 2020
The Latest Copyright Case Before the Supreme Court: Can Georgia’s Official Annotated Code Receive Copyright Protection?
In December of 2019, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in the case of Georgia v Public Resource—the latest major copyright case to go before the nation’s highest court. The key legal issue that is at stake in this case: To what extent does the government edicts doctrine render published… Read More »
What is an S Corporation?
If you are a small business owner, it may make sense to seek S corp tax status for your company. For many small and mid-sized companies, S corporation status offers important advantages, including the ability to solicit outside investment, permanent existence, protection from liability, and potential tax savings. Are you considering making your Florida… Read More »
Appeals Court: Distressed Property Buyer Can Seek Declaratory Judgement of “No Liability” for Unpaid Assessments
On January 3rd, 2019, the Fifth District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida ruled that a distressed property buyer has the right to seek a declaratory judgement stating that it has “no liability” for unpaid HOA assessments—even though it no longer owns the property in question. In the case of Real Estate… Read More »
Pike & Lustig’s Mike Pike Gets Interviewed for Dr. Phil
If you aren’t familiar with the Alyssa Hatcher case, it’s truly a sad one. The 17-year-old female of Umatilla in Central Florida was arrested and charged with two counts of criminal solicitation for murder after she stole her parents’ debit card and used the money she withdrew to pay two different people to kill… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Commercial Landlord in Eviction Case
On December 18th, 2019, the Fourth District Court of Appeals for the State of Florida ruled in favor of a commercial landlord in a complex eviction case. The landlord in question, which faced a claim of wrongful eviction, was seeking to recover damages through a third party guarantor. In Gulfstream Park Racing Association v…. Read More »
Report: Ex Florida State Football Coach Willie Taggert Never Signed a Final Contract
In early November, Florida State University (FSU) fired its head football coach Willie Taggert in the middle of his second year leading the team—an early termination of his deal. At the time, the team was in the middle of a mediocre season and was looking for a new direction. Now, there is some controversy… Read More »
Are Child Restraint Systems Required in Vehicles by Florida Laws?
Many Floridian parents are confused about whether or not they must use child restraint systems when traveling with their kids. However, if you often travel in your car with children, it is time to put an end to the eternal debate: “Are Florida parents required to restrain their minor children when riding in a… Read More »
Copyright Law: Ask Musicians for Music Act (AM-FM Act) Introduced in Congress
On November 21st, 2019, the Ask Musicians for Music Act (AM-FM Act) was introduced into congress. The bill, which seeks to reform the copyright regulations for terrestrial radio, is backed by a bipartisan group of legislators, including Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) and Jerry Nadler (D-New York). In this article, our experienced Miami copyright litigation attorneys… Read More »
What Makes Tractor Trailers So Dangerous on Florida Roads?
Compared to passenger vehicles, tractor-trailers are much larger in terms of size and weight. This rather noticeable difference between tractor-trailers and regular cars contributes to the severity of personal injury inflicted upon those who happen to be involved in a tractor-trailer accident. Unfortunately, it is extremely rare for victims to suffer only minor injuries… Read More »
Discovery and Business Disputes: What You Should Know
Discovery is a pre-trial process during which parties to a lawsuit are required to exchange material information with one and other. If you or your company is involved in the early stages of business litigation in Florida, you need to know how discovery works. It is an important part of successfully resolving a case…. Read More »
