Monthly Archives: November 2021
Is It Legal To Record, Monitor, Or Videotape Employees At Work?
As an employer, you probably want to know that your employees are doing their jobs when they are on work time—that is, when you are paying them. Of course, it is also impossible for you to do your job, while also keeping your head over every single employee’s shoulder. Computer Keystroke Monitoring That’s why… Read More »
False Food Claim Class Action Lawsuits Are On The Rise
We all hear about lawsuits that may have dubious merit. As a business owner, you may have concern over being sued over a claim that ends up being false, or over a statement that you make in an advertisement that is refuted. Although these kinds of lawsuits are rare—and highly defensible—that doesn’t stop lawsuits… Read More »
Zillow Shareholders File A Lawsuit After Company’s Home “Flipping” Strategy Goes Wrong
According to a report from The Seattle Times, a group advocating on behalf of Zillow shareholders is filing a lawsuit against the corporation after its “flipping” strategy caused significant losses. The shareholders allege that Zillow’s corporate leadership made material misrepresentations to investors. The lawsuit comes after news that Zillow has made the decision to… Read More »
Five Steps To Take To Avoid Disputes When Dissolving A Partnership In Florida
Winding down a partnership business is complicated enough—the last thing you need to deal with a dispute. By taking the right steps, you can dramatically reduce the risk of a legal dispute over a partnership dissolution. Here, our West Palm Beach partnership dispute lawyer highlights five steps to take when winding down a general… Read More »
Deceptive And Unfair Trade Practices In Florida: Misleading Sales Pitches
The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) is a state law designed to protect consumers and businesses from improper conduct. There are a number of different practices that are considered “deceptive” and/or “unfair” under the law. A misleading sales pitch could constitute an FDUTPA violation. In this blog post, our Miami deceptive… Read More »
What Are The Damages When A Contract Is Breached?
When we talk about contracts we usually talk about how they are formed and how to best draft them to protect our interests. But what about remedies? In other words—what can you get as damages in a breach of contract case? There are a lot of different kinds of contractual damages, but not every… Read More »
What You Need To Know About Dog Bites
Dog bites are one of the most common personal injury claims. If you are bit by a dog, it’s up to you to decide whether to press charges. Please consider the situation carefully before filing. Florida’s statute of limitations on personal injury cases (Florida Statutes section 95.11) gives you four years from the day… Read More »
How Is A Business Valued?
There are a number of reasons why you may need to get the value of your business. The most obvious is where you are looking to sell your business or buy someone else’s. Legal business separation, shareholder buyouts, or personal events like a divorce may require that a business be valued. Valuing or Appraising… Read More »
The Basics Of Florida Partnerships
You will often hear people who go into business together say that they are forming a “partnership.” This word has come to mean anybody that wants to do business together, but in reality it has a specific legal meaning. A partnership is a legal entity with its own set of rules under Florida business… Read More »
On The Eve Of Fraud Trial, Judge Dismisses Civil RICO Claim Against Alex Rodriguez
MLB all-star has been locked in a long, complex business fraud dispute with his former brother-in-law Constantine Scurtis. The conflict stems over the breakdown of their real estate partnership. Mr. Rodriguez had been facing a civil RICO claim. However, on the eve of the trial, that claim has been tossed out by the judge…. Read More »
