Monthly Archives: July 2020
Truck Accidents and Improperly Loaded Trailers: Understanding the Risks and the Law
When fully loaded, a commercial truck can weigh more than 75,000 pounds. The incredible size of tractor trailers makes them an inherent hazard. Truck drivers and trucking companies have a legal obligation to operate these vehicles with the highest level of care and consideration for public safety. Among other things, companies must ensure that… Read More »
One Killed, Four Injured After a Car Crashes into Church in North Miami
According to a report from WSVN 7 News, one person was killed and four other people were injured in a tragic car accident in North Miami. A spokesperson for the North Miami Police Department told reporters that a white sedan crashed into the wall of a church, causing considerable damage to the building. Thankfully,… Read More »
Re-Opening Florida’s Schools: What Rights Do Parents & Teachers Have?
On July 20th, 2020, The Florida Education Association, a union representing 145,000 educators, filed a lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis and the state’s Department of Education in an attempt to stop schools from reopening at the end of August. The lawsuit argues Florida’s plan to reopen schools is unsafe due to the coronavirus pandemic,… Read More »
As NBA Teams Gather in Florida, the Rockets Have Filed a Business Interruption Lawsuit
After the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the National Basketball Association (NBA) paused the season for more than four months. In the next few weeks, the league is set to resume play in Central Florida. Known as the ‘Quarantine Bubble’, 22 of the NBA’s teams will be playing at the Disney complex in Orlando. At least… Read More »
Florida Education Association Sues to Keep Schools Closed
Amid the recent controversy surrounding the decision of whether to reopen Florida’s schools at the end of August, The Florida Education Association, a union representing 145,000 educators, filed a lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis and the state’s Department of Education in their own attempt to stop that from happening. The lawsuit argues Florida’s plan… Read More »
Creditors Can Get an LLC Member’s Payments Through a Charging Order
If you are sued by a creditor and the creditor gets a judgement against you, you probably know that the creditor, in trying to satisfy the judgment can try to get some of your assets. When you think of the things a creditor can reach, you probably think of personal property, bank accounts or… Read More »
Protecting Business Secrets: What Kind of Agreements do You Need
If your business wants to protect its policies, procedures, or special methods, you may have given thought to having some type of agreement that allows you to sue if someone who works for you decides to disseminate your company’s private, proprietary information. But there are so many different kinds of business contracts that protect… Read More »
Can COVID-19 Excuse Performance Under a Business Contract?
In many businesses and commercial business contracts, there are a seemingly unending list of paragraphs and legal language, much of which is standard from contract to contract. Among these “boilerplate” conditions, is what is known as the Force Majeure clause. It is written into almost every business contract, but it is rarely needed or… Read More »
Federal Agency is Suing a Florida Company for Retaliation
On June 22nd, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it is filing an employment lawsuit against Pediatric Health Care Alliance, a Tampa, FL-based medical practice. According to the federal agency, the medical clinic unlawfully retaliated against a nurse after she reported a doctor for sexual harassment. Workplace retaliation is strictly prohibited… Read More »
How to Hold a Defendant Liability for Negligent Security in Florida
In Florida, businesses and property owners have a basic obligation to watch out for the safety and well-being of their customers and guests. Among other things, this responsibility includes a duty to provide adequate security. Here, our Miami negligent security lawyers explain what you need to prove to hold a defendant liable in a… Read More »
