Monthly Archives: April 2022
HIV Discrimination In The Workplace
With the advent of new medicines and treatments, thankfully, HIV and AIDS is now treatable, allowing patients to live long, complete lives. However, that should not take away from the fact that HIV is still a recognized legal disability, and as such, employers need to be careful not to discriminate in the workplace against… Read More »
Civil RICO: What Is A Predicate Act?
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO Act) is most well known as the law that helped to take down the mafia and other criminal enterprises. Federal and state RICO laws also have a civil portion. A private party plaintiff can file a civil RICO lawsuit to hold a defendant financially responsible for… Read More »
DOJ Obtains Restraining Order In Florida Fraud Scheme Targeted At Senior Citizens
On April 6th, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the United States for the Southern District of Florida obtained a restraining order against Windows Service Center LLC and its owner Erica Herson. Winder Service Center LLC is a tech support company with main headquarters in Miami, Florida. The DOJ contends that this… Read More »
Four Things To Do Before Business Partnership Mediation
Partnership disputes are often well-suited for business mediation. Under Florida Statutes § 44.1011, mediation is defined broadly as a “process whereby a neutral third person” works with the parties in order to “encourage and facilitate the resolution of a dispute.” When successful, mediation can save time, money, and help to maintain working relationships. If… Read More »
FAQs About Your Business And Social Media
Today, it is likely that your business has a social media presence, or that you, personally, have a social media site or page. Many people post on social media to promote their business, which is a good idea. However, many people are also unaware of the social media ramifications of some of the things… Read More »
Don’t Say Free Unless It’s Actually Free
Everybody loves to get something for free. So in your marketing, why not give something away for free, and market it? That’s not a bad idea—so long as you are actually giving something away for free. Otherwise, as software tax provider Intuit (TurboTax) is now learning, the government could start to come after you…. Read More »
Legal Issues In Equipment Leasing
A lot of small businesses have expensive needs when it comes to equipment. Your business may not be able to immediately afford the equipment that you need. When that happens, equipment leasing may be the answer. Leasing can be a great option so long as you understand the legal issues that surround the lease…. Read More »
Four Key Elements Of A Shareholder Lawsuit In Florida
A minority shareholder is a somewhat vulnerable position. By definition, they have limited ability to exercise control over the company—which means they must rely on corporate officers and corporate directors to protect the value of their investment. Under Florida law, shareholders have rights. They may even be able to file a claim against a… Read More »
Four Reasons To Hire A Lawyer To Help With A Partnership Dispute In Florida
Partnership disputes are among the most challenging types of business conflicts to navigate. Not only do these disputes have the potential to cause harm to the business, it can be hard on a personal level to prepare for a legal battle with a long-term business partner. Professional legal counsel can make a big difference…. Read More »
Fraud Warning: Floridians Are Being Targeted By “Wrong Number” Text Scam
On March 28th, 2022, the Florida Office of the Attorney General published an official press release warning state residents to beware of so-called “wrong number” text scams. State regulators recently received evidence suggesting that scammers are actively targeting Floridians. In this blog post, our Miami deceptive and unfair trade practices lawyers discuss the warning… Read More »