Monthly Archives: September 2020
Motorcyclist Killed in Tragic Collision in West Palm Beach, FL
According to a report from The Palm Beach Post, a 30-year-old man was killed in a devastating motorcycle accident in West Palm Beach. The crash occurred near the 4800 block of Okeechobee Boulevard. The motorcycle collided with a standard sized passenger car. The victim of the tragic accident was identified as Jacob Ward. A… Read More »
Lawsuit: 19-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted at Florida Hospital
According to a very disturbing report from the Tampa Bay Times, a 19-year-old Florida woman was sexually assaulted after being involuntarily committed to a Tampa area hospital. The attack was allegedly perpetrated by one of the employees of the facility. That man, Frank Lasso, was arrested and charged with a sex crime in relation… Read More »
Palm Beach County Educators Remain in the Dark as Schools Set to Open September 21st
Earlier this week, the president of the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association, Justin Katz, sent a letter to the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Donald Fennoy, asking for the following: Immediate removal and replacement of Chief of Human Resources, Dr. Gonzalo La Cava Fix the issues facing educators who are teaching both in-classroom and… Read More »
IRS Issues Payroll Tax Deferral Guidance for Employers
On August 8, 2020, the President, via a Presidential Memorandum, directed the Secretary of the Treasury to use his authority pursuant to Code Sec. 7508A, in light of the COVID-19 emergency, to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of certain payroll tax obligations. Recently, the IRS has provided much-anticipated guidance to employers regarding the recent… Read More »
Are You Ready for A Business Breakup?
Breaking up is hard to do. That’s a famous saying, usually applicable to personal relationships. But it can be even more accurate when it comes to the breakup of a business. A business breakup can lead to lawsuits, litigation, and potentially even the dissolution of the business. Planning Ahead One of the best ways… Read More »
Due on Sale Clauses Can Cause Problems for Investors
If you buy investment property, or property that is foreclosed on, you can get some great deals, and property that provides you continuing income. Of course, if you do not understand how to look for good property, or the legal effects of loan documents, you can also end up with a big problem on… Read More »
What is a Receiver and When is A Receiver Appointed?
If you are in a business dispute, especially a dispute where fraud may be involved, you can expect to have to file a motion to appoint a receiver, or to have a motion filed against you by the other side, asking the court to appoint a receiver. But what is a receiver? A receiver… Read More »
Delivery Driver Mauled By Two Dogs in North Florida
According to reporting from First Coast News, an Amazon delivery driver was seriously injured after being mauled by two dogs in North Florida. Zelda Fleming, 56, was making a delivery in a neighborhood in Jacksonville. Unfortunately, when a woman opened the door, two rottweilers lept out and attacked. The delivery driver suffered significant bite… Read More »
Three People Injured After a Freight Train and Car Collide in Palm Beach County
According to a report from WPTV-TV, three people were hospitalized after a serious train accident in western Palm Beach County. Two adults and one infant were rushed to a local emergency medical center after a train collided with a vehicle along State Route 15 in Belle Glade. The collision involved a fast-moving freight train…. Read More »
Study: Florida has the Most Coronavirus-Related Fraud Claims
According to reporting from ABC 27, Florida tops the country in coronavirus-related fraud. A recent study found that Florida has the dubious distinction of having the most COVID-19 fraud claims in the United States—eclipsing New York, Texas, California, and Pennsylvania. Alarmingly, the study found that fraud reports are up when compared to 2019. COVID-19… Read More »
