Monthly Archives: June 2022
National Dog Bite Awareness Week: June 5 To 11
National Dog Bite Awareness Week was Sunday, June 5, through Saturday, June 11, 2022, and although it focused on postal workers’ safety, it’s important that every dog owner know Florida’s liability laws when it comes to dog ownership. Florida’s dog bite statute, which can be found at Florida Statutes section 767.04, states the following:… Read More »
What Is A Registered Agent?
If you’ve registered a corporation at any point, you’ve probably noticed that you have to designate a registered agent. In fact, you may have had a registered agent for many years, and maybe not even have known who it was or what your registered agent is even supposed to do for you. What Does… Read More »
LLCs, LLPs, And LLLPs…What’s The Difference?
If you are looking to start a business, there are a lot of options. Many people know about an LLC, which can provide some benefits that a traditional corporation cannot do. You can be a single-member LLC, there are tax benefits, and you have flexibility over who has what decision making for the business…. Read More »
Mistakes Businesses Make On Social Media
Social media is everywhere, and it is a valuable tool in promoting your business. But it’s also sometimes abused. It’s easy to make mistakes on social media—here’s some to avoid. Taking Posts Down Before we get to the things that businesses often do wrong on social media, many people ask, “can’t I just take… Read More »
What Must Be Disclosed To You If You Purchase A Franchise?
If you are thinking of buying a business, you may be considering a franchise. Many franchises have well known names, and established business models, making them ideal—you don’t need a lot of experience, many train you in the business, and many items, like promotional materials and marketing, are provided for you. When and if… Read More »
Report: Car Dealerships Still Charging Unlawful Fees In Violation Of FDUTPA (Buying Out Car Leases)
According to a report from Local News 10, too many auto dealerships in our state continue to violate the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) by charging unlawful fees. The law is clear: Consumers in Florida should not be charged any “dealer fees” when buying out car leases. In this blog post,… Read More »
Four Things To Know When Requesting An Accounting In A Partnership Dispute In Florida
Are you locked in a financial dispute with a business partner? If so, an accounting (equitable accounting) may be one of your best options for a cost-effective, efficient solution. In this article, our West Palm Beach partnership disputes attorney highlights four tips to keep in mind if you are preparing to request an accounting… Read More »
Hurricane Season 2022: What You Need To Do Legally To Protect Your Family Financially
By Daniel Lustig, Attorney and Partner, Pike & Lustig LLP Hurricane season begins on June 1 and this year forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center are once again predicting above-average hurricane activity this year, making it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends until November 30,… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Facing Shareholder Lawsuit Over Potential Deal With Frontier
Spirit Airlines is one of the nation’s top low-cost commercial carriers. It is headquartered in Miramar, Florida. The company is currently prepared to pursue a merger with one of the nation’s other most prominent budget carriers, Frontier Airlines. In recent weeks, the deal has been disrupted by a late-attempt by JetBlue to buy Spirit… Read More »
Civil RICO Claims: Understanding The Judicial Interpretation Of ‘Pattern’ Requirement
Through a civil RICO lawsuit (federal or state), a plaintiff can take action to hold a defendant(s) legally responsible for damages caused by unlawful racketeering activity. The treble damages provision of the civil RICO statute allows a plaintiff that brings a successful claim to recover compensation worth three times their actual damages. That being… Read More »
