Monthly Archives: January 2021
TV Star Learns a Hard Lesson About Storage Unit Contracts
When a storage unit isn’t paid, as a general rule, the contents of the storage unit can be sold, usually at public auction. Buyers at these auctions often find themselves with valuables, purchased at a fraction of the property value. However, one famous purchaser found that not reading the fine print on agreements with… Read More »
Who is a Family Member Under the Family Medical Leave Act
Many people and many businesses are aware of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). However, many are not aware that the law does extend to, and apply to grandparents—specifically, protecting and providing coverage to employees who seek leave to care for sick or ailing grandparents. What the FMLA Does The FMLA requires that employees… Read More »
What Remedies are Available Under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA)?
The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) is a state law that protects businesses and consumers against fraudulent, deceptive, or other unlawful commercial practices. Unlike its federal counterpart, the statute contains a clear private right of action—meaning a business or a consumer can file a lawsuit against the responsible party for an… Read More »
Civil RICO Claims in Florida: What to Know About Standing
Through a civil RICO lawsuit, a company, organization, or entity may be held legally liable for a pattern of fraudulent business practices. To bring a successful civil RICO claim in Florida, the plaintiff must prove a number of different elements, including: Fraud occurred; The defendant was part of an ‘enterprise’; and There was a… Read More »
What are the Most Common Types of Shareholder Disputes in Florida?
A shareholder is an individual or institution that owns at least one share in a public or private corporation. Ultimately, a shareholder is making an investment in the underlying company. The value of a shareholder’s investment depends, among other things, on the continued success of the business. A shareholder dispute is a disagreement among… Read More »
RICO: Not Just a Criminal Wrong, But a Civil Violation Also
In the movies, especially movies about crimes, there is often talk about racketeering. But racketeering isn’t just a crime—in Florida, it’s also a civil matter. Florida’s Racketeering law—often called RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization)—can provide damages for people who are injured by a pattern of what would be criminal racketeering activity. Why RICO… Read More »
Being Dishonest Can Get You in Trouble Under FDUTPA
Honesty is a good thing in life. But is it illegal to be dishonest? Unfair? Deceptive? You may say that these are bad qualities to have, but not illegal. But in fact there is a law that makes just these types of business practices illegal. Florida’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act The law is Florida’s… Read More »
Handling Partnership Disputes in Florida
In business your partners are often your friends, or at least people that you have a somewhat amicable relationship with. Hopefully, that carries on throughout the partnership. But sometimes it doesn’t. Whether it’s the business that infects the personal relationship, or the other way around, sometimes things go bad in business partnerships. How do… Read More »
