Monthly Archives: April 2022
Google Accused Of Taking Advantage Of Attorney Client Privilege
Most business owners know about attorney client privilege, and about how communications to your business or other type of attorney can never be revealed. But some businesses don’t understand the limitation of the privilege, and Google is now in trouble for allegedly trying to take advantage of it. Limitations to the Privilege Communication between… Read More »
Court Says Restaurant Doesn’t Have To pay Mandatory “Service Fees” To Workers
If you own a business, and your employees are paid with tips, it’s important to know what is and what is not a tip. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) the distinction can be the difference between paying your employees correctly, or owing money to your employees for unpaid wages. Restaurant Says Service… Read More »
What Is The Right Of Publicity In Your Likeness?
You may not know it, but you have a right to your own image, likeness, and name. That may not mean much to you, if you’re not famous—after all, who would pretend to be you, or use your image without your permission? But this right to publicity actually is important for business owners and… Read More »
Defining An “Enterprise” Under Florida’s Civil RICO Statute
Under Florida’s state civil RICO statute, a plaintiff can hold a defendant legally liable for damages caused by racketeering activity. RICO lawsuits are among the most complex types of civil legal claims. There are a number or specific elements that must be satisfied in order to establish civil RICO liability. Among other things, a… Read More »
Shareholder Rights In Florida: What Is A Voting Agreement?
A shareholder agreement controls a relationship between a corporation and its shareholders. It outlines the rights and responsibilities of shareholders. There are actually two different types of shareholder agreements in Florida: Standard Shareholder Agreement, which deals with operations; and Voting Agreement, which deals with control of the company. If you are a shareholder who… Read More »
How To Resolve A Dispute Over Partnership Dissolution In Florida
Under Florida’s partnership laws, there are specific rules and procedures that must be followed when ending a business, including a general partnership (GP), limited partnership (LP), and limited liability partnership (LLP). Partnership dissolution can be a complicated process. It is actually one of the highest-risk times for a dispute. In this article, you will… Read More »
Pass Through Business Taxation: What Is It And Why Should You Care?
Pass through taxation is a word that is referenced often when people are deciding what kind of business entity they should form. Although taxation is a big issue in business formation that can affect you and your bottom line for many years, many people give little or no thought to this term. What is… Read More »
What Is The “Family Member” Evidentiary Presumption?
Nobody relishes the idea of suing family members. But families aren’t perfect, and they often are involved in business transitions or contracts with each other, and sometimes, family relations get hostile. If you are in the unfortunate situation of having to sue a family member, or you are being sued by a family member,… Read More »
Tips For A Safe Spring Break In South Florida
Spring Break season is in its peak and there’s no question that South Florida remains one of the top destinations for celebrating time off school by partying on the beach. After a two-year hiatus, Spring Break 2022 is even bigger than before, with the pent-up need to party bringing crowds not seen since the… Read More »
