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Monthly Archives: May 2020

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South Florida Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Health Care Kickback Case

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

In the early 1990s, Monty Grow was a standout defensive back at the University of Florida. After his time in Gainesville, Mr. Grow spent two years playing for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. However, his playing career was not nearly as lucrative as his career in the health care industry—one that landed him jail after… Read More »

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On-Time Rent Payments Fell in Florida in the First Month of May—How Commercial Landlords Can Protect their Rights

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Beyond being a serious public health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic is taking a considerable economic toll on our region. Many individuals and businesses have seen a disruption in their income. Unfortunately, this is creating a problem for both commercial and residential tenants. According to a report from the Sun Sentinel, only 85.5 percent of… Read More »

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South Florida Company Files One of the State’s First Coronavirus-Related Bad Faith Business Interruption Claims

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

According to a report from the Insurance Journal, a dive shop based in Monroe County, Florida has filed one of the state’s very first bad faith lawsuits over the denial of a COVID-19 business interruption claim. Experts expect that many more similar complaints will be filed in the coming weeks and months. Below, our… Read More »

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5 Types of Lawsuits in Post-Pandemic Business Litigation

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

While in-person services in Florida courts remain limited and all jury trials in the court system were postponed through July 2, 2020, American businesses are consulting with lawyers as they prepare for a potential wave of coronavirus-related lawsuits in the post-pandemic world. The COVID-19 crisis has impacted almost all aspects of our lives, and… Read More »

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Using a Waiver to Protect Your Business from COVID-19 Liability Risks? Read These 7 Tips

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

As Florida’s businesses continue to reopen after the state’s stay-at-home order expired on April 30, 2020, many companies are concerned about the risk of being sued after reopening. Requiring visitors to sign a liability waiver may be an efficient way to mitigate liability risks. However, when using waivers to protect yourself from COVID-19-related business… Read More »

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9 Tips to Protect Your Remote Workforce from Phishing Attacks

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

As the COVID-19 pandemic forced many companies to switch to remote working, businesses are facing security and data privacy risks now that their employees are working from home. While hackers have used a variety of illegal tools to take advantage of companies’ vulnerabilities, phishing is among the most common fraudulent activities during the coronavirus… Read More »

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N95 Mask Manufacturer 3M Files Fraud, Price Gouging Lawsuits Against Companies in Florida

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

According to reporting from the Tampa Bay Times, 3M—one of the nation’s largest manufacturing companies—has filed fraud lawsuits against several companies around the country, including at least four companies in Florida. In the complaints, 3M alleges that the defendant companies are improperly acting as authorized N95 mask distributors and selling its highly sought after… Read More »

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How Long Do Employees Have to File an Unpaid Overtime Claim?

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Unless they fit into an exemption, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides employees the right to overtime pay for hours beyond 40 in a workweek. If an employee was improperly denied the full wages that they earned, they can file an unpaid overtime claim against their employer. Similar to other employment law claims,… Read More »

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What the HEROES Act Would Mean for Small Businesses & PPP Funding

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

On May 15, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6800, the ‘‘Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act’’ or HEROES Act.  The $3 trillion bill includes a host of COVID-19 relief provisions, including $1 trillion for state, local, and tribal governments; an additional round of direct stimulus payments for individuals; repeal… Read More »

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Four Ways the COVID-19 Pandemic is Affecting Franchisor-Franchisee Relationships

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

The coronavirus outbreak is having an enormous impact on businesses throughout the country. Many companies have, at least temporarily, been forced to suspend or reduce operations. Other firms are dealing with serious disruptions. For franchisors and franchisees, the COVID-19 pandemic presents are some unique challenges. Here, our West Palm Beach franchise law attorneys highlight… Read More »

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