Monthly Archives: March 2020
Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Signing a Non-Compete Agreement
A non-compete agreement is a contract in which at least one party agrees not to compete against the other for a pre-specified period of time. Many companies ask employees and contractors to sign non compete agreements. Assuming the contract is properly drafted and reasonably narrow, it can be enforced in Florida (Florida Statute §… Read More »
Manatee County School Board Awarded Nearly $300,000 to Cover Legal Fees in Contract Dispute With a Charter School
According to a report from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, an administrative law judge has ruled that the Manatee County School Board is entitled to receive approximately $300,000 in legal fees and related costs in a dispute over the early termination of a contract. The case centers around a charter school operated by Lincoln Memorial Academy… Read More »
FLSA Overtime Regulations: What is “Compensable Time”?
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must be paid for the full amount of hours that they worked—including for any overtime hours that they put in. Of course, employees cannot be properly compensated if their hours have not been correctly recorded. In determining what counts as “working”, the Department of Labor… Read More »
Changes to Florida Business Corporation Act in 2020: Everything You Need to Know
As a business owner in Florida, you have probably heard about the most recent changes to the Florida Business Corporation Act (FBCA). But do you actually know what has changed under House Bill 1009, effective January 1, 2020? Under HB 1009, nearly every section of the FBCA was revised. However, many revisions were intended… Read More »
What Damages Can You Seek in a Copyright Infringement Case in Florida?
Federal law gives you certain exclusive rights to create, distribute, reproduce, and sell your works. However, when your copyright rights are infringed, you may be entitled to money damages under the Copyright Act of 1976. A West Palm Beach copyright litigation attorney can help sue the person who used your work without permission. If… Read More »
Can a Florida Employer Be Sued After Providing Severance Pay to a Terminated Worker?
Generally, an employee waives a right to sue their employer by signing a severance agreement. But does providing severance pay mean that the terminated employee is prohibited from suing their employer in Florida? What does Florida’s employment law say about severance agreements? When do employers have an obligation to provide severance pay to terminate… Read More »
How Does Overtime Work for Tipped Employees in Florida?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a key federal law that establishes basic protections for many workers in Florida. Non-exempt employees who are covered by the law are entitled to overtime pay (1.5 times their hourly wage) when they work more than 40 hours in a given week. How the FLSA applies to… Read More »
Three Reasons Why Representing Yourself Against a Bar Complaint Could Be a Serious Mistake
Are you facing a bar complaint from a current or former client? If so, the complaint could put a tremendous amount of pressure and strain on you and your legal practice. You need to know how to navigate the process and protect your career. As explained by The Florida Bar, complaints and other attorney… Read More »
No One Has the Right-of-Way in Florida
Failure to yield the right of way is among the top 5 leading causes of fatal accidents and accidents resulting in injury in the U.S. So, the question is: Who has the right of way on the roadway in Florida? And the simple answer is: No one! According to the Florida Driver’s Handbook, Florida law doesn’t actually… Read More »
How to Check if a Trademark is Registered to Avoid an Infringement Claim?
Every business needs its own trademark. A trademark is a recognizable word, phrase, and/or symbol that a company uses to identify itself, its products and services, to set itself apart from the competition. Creating a trademark can be a tedious process, but even more exhausting is making sure that the mark is not already… Read More »
