Monthly Archives: June 2020
One Person Ejected from Vehicle After Serious Collision at an Intersection in West Palm Beach
According to a report from ABC 25 WPBF, traffic in suburban West Palm Beach came to a standstill after two vehicles collided at the intersection of C Road and Southern Boulevard. One person was ejected from their vehicle in the car crash and immediately transported to a local hospital. An aeromedical helicopter was dispatched… Read More »
Trademark Law: You No Longer Need to Prove ‘Willfulness’ to Recover the Infringer’s Profits
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the plaintiff in a trademark infringement lawsuit can recover the infringer’s profits without having to prove “willfulness” on the part of the infringer. For decades, the “willfulness” element had been a requirement in order to recover the infringer’s profits under the federal Lanham Act. The historic decision to… Read More »
13 Coronavirus-Related Employment Claims an Employer May Face After Reopening the Workplace
As Florida’s businesses are reopening in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, employers have a hard time keeping up with constantly evolving executive orders and guidelines by the CDC and OSHA on top of existing employment laws. This uncertain and volatile situation increases the risk of litigation. Employers could expect a wave of lawsuits… Read More »
One Person Killed in Boating Accident Near Miami Beach—Arrest Made for BUI and Leaving the Scene of an Accident
According to a report from 7 News Miami, a 26-year-old man named Diego Becerra was killed in a tragic boat accident just off of Miami Beach. Based on accounts from the first responders from the Miami Beach Police and Fire Rescue, authorities believe that the deadly boating accident occurred when two vessels collided near… Read More »
DOL Issues Final Rule on Commission-Based Retail Employees and Overtime Exemptions
On May 18th, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that is designed to provide greater flexibility to employers and employees in the retail/service industries. The updated regulation pertains to the treatment of certain commission-based retail employees under overtime rules of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In this article, our… Read More »
Precautions for Commercial Landlords When Reopening in the Wake of COVID-19
As businesses are slowly reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and companies are returning to their physical office space, commercial landlords must consider adopting precautions to minimize exposure to the virus and reduce the risk of landlord-tenant disputes or litigation. The article outlines the precautions that landlords of commercial office buildings might… Read More »
5 Things to Consider When Drafting a Non-Compete Agreement (NCA)
Non-compete agreements (NCAs) are a crucial part of running a business. However, while some benefit from requiring an employee or independent contractor to sign an NCA, other businesses may find such agreements pointless. Typically, businesses use non-compete agreements prior to hiring a prospective employee or independent contractor to do a job. An NCA is… Read More »
Four Steps to Take If You are Injured in an Accident During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Accidents often happen when we least expect them. While dealing with the aftermath of an accident is never easy, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak has made things even more complicated. There are some additional considerations that you need to keep in mind if you are injured during COVID-19. We want to make sure that injured… Read More »
