Monthly Archives: June 2022
Florida Wrongful Death Act Under Scrutiny Amid Recent Accusation Of Medical Malpractice
Under Florida law, a wrongful death occurs when a person or entity causes another person’s death by a “wrongful act, negligence, default, or breach of contract or warranty.” Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed by a doctor (or other medical professional) who fails to competently perform his or her medical duties. Recently, it… Read More »
Can A Partnership Own Intellectual Property?
For many businesses, intellectual property (IP) is an increasingly important part of their overall value. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) notes that intellectual property is a broad term that covers things like “literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.” It could be a copyright, a trademark, or… Read More »
How Juries Are Picked In Business Law Cases
If you have a business law case that goes to a trial, your trial may involve a jury, which will decide whether you are right or wrong, and how much money you will have to pay or not pay. However, to many people, picking a jury is a mystery. It may help you in… Read More »
New Florida Law Makes Blasting Music In Car A Punishable Offense
Beginning Friday, July 1, 2022, drivers can receive a fine of up to $114 for blasting music in their cars. The new law allows officers to ticket those playing music audible from a minimum 25-foot distance. According to NBC Miami, the average car is about 15 feet long, making it within the statute for… Read More »
Your Business Has Debts: Should You Negotiate Or File Business Bankruptcy?
Let’s say that your business is having problems with creditors. So many problems that you start to wonder if maybe a business bankruptcy is right for you. Before you jump into that drastic step, there are things you should know about business bankruptcies. Business Bankruptcy What happens to your business when you file for… Read More »
Will Supreme Court’s Ruling Reduce Personal Injury Lawsuit Incentives?
As we’ve previously discussed, the Supreme Court weighed in on a Florida personal injury lawsuit ruling 7-2 against the victim’s family, thereby allowing Florida to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars in settlement funds earmarked for the woman’s medical care. Since then, there has been much speculation over allowing state Medicaid programs to collect… Read More »
What Is A SaaS Agreement?
In many cases, your business may use business that your business doesn’t own. This is usually done through licensing. But today, much of the software that we use is in the cloud, or online, which, although similar, is not exactly the same as licensing software. Whether you are a company using software, or a… Read More »
Copyright Problems For The Studio That Made The Recent Top Gun Movie
When it comes to copyright infringement, and making sure that you have the correct licenses and permissions to use others’ intellectual property, you would think that multimillion dollar movie studios always get it right. But even they aren’t free from infringement lawsuits, as Paramount is now finding out after being sued after the release… Read More »
What Is Included In A Typical Shareholders’ Agreement?
When someone buys shares in, say Microsoft, or Amazon, or Costco, or any number of larger companies, shareholder agreements aren’t really vital—after all, you’re probably buying the shares largely to make money, and your involvement in the company will be limited to choosing how long you keep the stock you purchased. But in a… Read More »
Is A Contract Enforceable If Only One Side Signs It?
Let’s say that you have a small business fixing computers. A company hires you. They send you a contract, but you miss it or get busy, and you don’t sign it. You do show up and do the work. The company later doesn’t pay you, or pays you less than agreed, based on the… Read More »