Monthly Archives: May 2021
Four Tips For Peacefully Ending A Business Partnership In Florida
Even the best of businesses may someday end. If you are preparing to wind down or dissolve a business partnership in Florida, the last thing you want is to get locked up in a serious dispute. A partnership dispute can cost you time and money. With the proper plan of action, you can reduce… Read More »
How Can Your Business Avoid A Sexual Harassment Lawsuit?
Sexual harassment: You know it is wrong. You’d never do it, condone of it, approve of it, or allow it to happen. But in the back of your mind, you may be wondering: could I get sued for sexual harassment? How do I protect my business from a sexual harassment suit? The Risk is… Read More »
The Basics Of Defamation Law
If you say anything negative about somebody, you’re certain to get a threat of being sued for defamation or slander. It seems more people threaten defamation, than actually know what it is. Regardless of whether you’re the one being defamed, or you’re trying to prevent getting in trouble for defaming someone else, a quick… Read More »
What Is Frustration Of Purpose? A Valid Contractual Defense!
In most cases, you enter into a business contract for a reason. Each party stands to gain or derive some benefit from the contract being performed fully, and in compliance with the contractual terms. But what happens when that purpose is gone? Or when the entire reason for entering into the contract suddenly disappears?… Read More »
Certified Collectibles Group Adds New Allegations To Their FDUTPA Lawsuit Against Globant S.A.
According to a press release published on PR Newswire, Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) has added new allegations to its Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) lawsuit against Globant S.A. The underlying dispute in the case centers around an alleged failed software upgrade. Here, our West Palm Beach deceptive & unfair trade practices… Read More »
Partnership Disputes: Joint Ventures
A joint venture is a business entity created by two or more parties. A joint venture can be thought of as a temporary partnership. Businesses join together to share costs and risks while in pursuit of a common goal. Companies and entrepreneurs may enter a joint venture for a wide range of different reasons—from… Read More »
Can A Shareholder Sue An Officer Or Director Of The Corporation?
As a shareholder, you are forced to place a significant amount of trust in the hands of the people who make the day-to-day decisions at the company, including corporate officers and corporate directors. You may be wondering: Can I file a lawsuit if I believe my rights have been violated? The answer is ‘yes’—shareholders… Read More »
Physician Noncompete Agreements Are Enforceable…Usually…
Noncompete agreements are enforceable, and can avoid employees leaving to work for your competitors. If you are an employee, non-competes can very much restrict your ability to make a living elsewhere, should you choose to leave your current employment. But for physicians, recent law changes to how noncompete agreements work with physicians have changed… Read More »
Use It Or Lose It: Claim Preclusion And Res Judicata
There’s an old saying that if at first you don’t succeed try and try again. But in law, a better saying would be that you get one bite at the apple. That’s because in lawsuits, you put your claims and defenses forward in a lawsuit or risk being able to assert them later on…. Read More »
Can A Nonprofit Legally Run A Raffle Or Lottery? With Restrictions, Yes…
Gambling in Florida is, for the most part, illegal. Your business would probably never consider opening a gambling operation or a sports book. But when you look around you may notice that nonprofit organizations use gambling as a fundraiser all the time, in the form of lotteries and raffles. So how is this possible… Read More »
