Monthly Archives: November 2022
Injured By A Dog? The Dog’s Owner May Have To Compensate You
Dogs are our best friends, and provide love and companionship to us. But it’s easy to forget that dogs are also hunters, meat eaters, and can be aggressive at times. When someone is injured as a result of a dog bite, they can sue, but there are a lot of issues in dog bite… Read More »
What Happens If Business Partners Disagree About The Interpretation Of The Partnership Agreement?
If you are in a business partnership in Florida—whether it is a General Partnership (GP), Limited Partnership (LP), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), or Limited Liability Limited Partnership (LLLP)—you should have a written partnership agreement. A partnership agreement is a contract from which the majority of your rights and responsibilities are derived. This raises an… Read More »
FDUTPA Claims: Examples Of What Does And Does Not Constitute False Advertising
We all know how advertising works. A business is trying to sell its products or services. An advertisement is not unbiased or independent. At the same time, it is reasonable to expect companies to make fair and accurate representations in their advertising. Businesses are not supposed to materially mislead consumers. The Florida Deceptive and… Read More »
How Does An Attorney Help To Resolve A Partnership Dispute In Florida?
Business partners rely on each other to operate their joint business with care, attention, and skill. A dispute between partners in business can emerge for a wide range of reasons—from disagreements about the finances to differing visions for the future of the company. With partnership disputes, a proactive approach is critical. The right lawyer… Read More »
Can You Use Records Of Prior Accidents To Prove Your Injury Case?
When someone is injured on another’s property, or is injured in a nursing home, or as a result of medical malpractice, the first thing the victim may wonder is whether others have been injured the exact same way. After all, what better evidence could there be of a dangerous condition, or of one’s propensity… Read More »
Is A Police Report Admissible As Evidence In A Personal Injury Case?
After a car accident, the police will come and investigate the scene of the accident. The officer will interview the participants, survey the scene, and issue a traffic or accident report detailing how the accident happened. Often, the report will contain the officer’s conclusion about how the accident happened and who is ultimately at… Read More »
MADD’s Tie One On For Safety® Campaign Returns For The Holiday Season
November 1st marks the start of MADD’s Tie One On for Safety® campaign. Tie One On for Safety® is MADD’s longest running designated driver public awareness campaign. It works to save lives during one of the most dangerous times of year on our nation’s roadways-the holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. According to National… Read More »
How Long Can A Truck Driver Legally Drive At One Time?
Trucking accidents can be devastating. When you have a massive, heavy, 18-wheeler or tractor trailer truck colliding with normal vehicles, the normal vehicles, and the occupants inside of them, rarely stand much of a chance. Tired and Overworked Drivers There are a lot of reasons why trucking accidents happen, but one major reason is… Read More »
Tips To Stay Safe While Evacuating Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County Mayor Robert Weinroth announced an evacuation of coastal neighborhoods and other vulnerable areas to prepare for a possible hit from the storm expected to become Hurricane Nicole. The county ordered the evacuation of zones A and B, which includes barrier islands, low-lying areas and mobile home communities. To check your evacuation… Read More »
Credit Suisse Settles Major U.S. Shareholder Lawsuit
According to a report from Reuters, Credit Suisse—the multinational investment banking company with a main headquarters in Zürich, Switzerland—has reached a preliminary settlement in a U.S. shareholder lawsuit. The company will pay nearly $33 million to resolve a class action shareholder lawsuit. The settlement still needs the approval of a federal judge in New… Read More »