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Monthly Archives: April 2022

DrunkDriver

April Is National Alcohol Awareness Month

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Car accidents are one of the most common personal injury law cases. Whether it be a simple rear-ender or something much more serious, injuries can be sustained in any automobile accident ranging from minor to major. Unfortunately, in the state of Florida, 26% of fatal car accidents are caused by drunk driving. Therefore, it’s… Read More »

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April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

New NSC estimates show that roads today are the most dangerous they’ve been in years. On a typical day, eight people are killed and hundreds more are injured in distraction-affected crashes. Because April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, let’s go over what distracted driving is and how to prevent it. What Is Distracted Driving? According… Read More »

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BusinessLawyer

Do You Need A Time Is Of The Essence Clause In Your Business Contracts?

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

You hear it all the time in contracts: Time is of the Essence. But what does that actually mean, and is it really necessary to include in your business contracts? Why Are They Necessary? In many kinds of contracts, parties must perform their contractual obligations within a reasonable period of time if there are… Read More »

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Avoiding Deceptive Trade Practices Lawsuits

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) is a powerful tool for consumers to protect themselves from unscrupulous business practices. But from a business standpoint, the law can seem overbroad, all-encompassing, and impossible to avoid running afoul of. If you are a business, how do you protect yourself from being sued under the… Read More »

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Should You Use Or Sign A Non-Disparagement Clause?

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

When you settle a case, it’s expected that you will sign a settlement agreement. That settlement agreement will likely contain a confidentiality clause. What you may not expect to be in that agreement, but what may be there, is a non-disparagement clause. What is a Non-Disparagement Clause? A non-disparagement clause is a clause that… Read More »

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Florida Appeals Court Overturns Awards Of Attorneys’ Fees In FDUTPA

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

On March 22, 2022, the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal overturned a trial court decision that had awarded attorneys’ fees to a defendant in an FDUTPA claim. In the case of  Forte v. All County Towing Inc., the appeals court sent the matter back down to the trial court for a comprehensive evidentiary… Read More »

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Major BioTech Company Faces Lawsuit For Alleged Civil RICO Violations

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

On April 4th, 2022, a health insurance company in New Jersey filed a civil RICO lawsuit against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company based in New York State (Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc .D/B/A Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey v. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) The lawsuit alleges a corruption scheme related to Eylea macular… Read More »

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Twitter Shareholder Files Lawsuit Against Elon Musk

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

In early April, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced that they obtained a 9.2 percent stake in Twitter, making him the social media giant’s single largest shareholder. Since that time, there has been some major conflict between Mr. Musk and Twitter’s Board of Directors. Mr. Musk is now reportedly amassing an offer to… Read More »

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Is Your Business Violating Copyright Laws On YouTube?

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Does your business rely on YouTube? You can’t sell anything directly on YouTube, but for many businesses, YouTube drives sales, promotions, and is the lifeblood of communication between the business and the general public. If you are on YouTube, you need to be aware of potential intellectual property (IP) problems that go along with… Read More »

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What Are Common Causes Of Partnership Disputes?

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

So you want to enter into a partnership with someone else, and start your business idea. This could be a good idea—however, unfortunately, many partnerships end up in partnership disputes. What are the most common causes of disputes when people decide to form a partnership? Not Having a Partnership Agreement – Partnership agreements set… Read More »

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