Monthly Archives: May 2023
Dangers Of Getting Manicures And Pedicures
For many people a day at the nail salon is a day of relaxation. Getting pampered, and getting nails done, is a bit of self indulgence that we all deserve. But the seemingly innocuous act of getting manicures or pedicures, can actually have serious consequences. Small Wounds–At First What is so alarming about injuries… Read More »
Judge Declines To Approve Shareholder Litigation Settlement In AMC Case
According to a report from Deadline, a judge has denied a proposed “quick” settlement in a shareholder lawsuit centered around AMC. At this time, the settlement terms will not be executed. Though, the parties may still eventually be able to resolve the matter in a manner that satisfies the court. Here, our Miami shareholder… Read More »
Resolving A Business Partnership Agreement Over An Uneven Workload
Partnerships can be complex businesses. By the very structure of the business, the partners must rely on each other—including to pick up their fair share of the workload. What happens if one partner is not caring about their weight? It could lead to hard feelings, business issues, and even a legal conflict. Here, our… Read More »
Anti-SLAPP Laws Cited in Dismissal of Marilyn Manson Defamation Suit: What is a SLAPP lawsuit?
A very public legal battle between musician Marilyn Manson and actress Evan Rachel Wood (and additional defendant, Illma Gore) has put a spotlight on SLAPP laws. A California judge recently tossed out the bulk of a defamation lawsuit against Wood that Manson filed in early 2022. Wood’s two-part HBO documentary, Phoenix Rising, had just been… Read More »
Judge Rejects Tiger Woods’ Ex-Girlfriend’s Attempt to Nullify Nondisclosure Agreement
Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend lost her attempt to have a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) thrown out in court, with a Florida judge ruling that an unlawful eviction dispute between the two parties must be decided in arbitration, which is required by the nondisclosure agreement both parties signed. In the NDA, his now ex-girlfriend had agreed to… Read More »
FTC Proposes “Click-to-Cancel” Regulation For Recurring Subscriptions
On March 23rd, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled a new proposed consumer protection regulation that is designed to make it easier for people to cancel recurring subscription services. Here, our Miami deceptive and unfair trade practices lawyer highlights the key things to know about the FTC’s proposed click-to-cancel regulations and explains your… Read More »
What Is Informed Consent?
You may notice that when you go to a doctors office, or have a procedure or a surgery, that one of the papers that the doctor gives to you is what is known as informed consent. It seemingly lists a host of outcomes, or medical possibilities—and can even be a bit scary, when it… Read More »
Probate Issues When The Victim In An Injury Case Dies
Sadly, many of the injuries that people sustain in accidents lead to death. In other situations, the injury sustained in an accident doesn’t cause the death, but at some point before the case can be resolved, the victim may pass away, while the case is still pending. Can the case still continue? The answer… Read More »
What Is A Negligent Security Case?
A negligent security claim is a lawsuit against a property owner, when you are a victim of a criminal attack on their property. This may sound counterintuitive—after all, isn’t the criminal the one responsible for your injuries? The answer is yes, but the criminal is not the only party responsible for the criminal attack…. Read More »
What Is A Contingency Fee Attorney?
Some people are hesitant to hire an attorney because they are concerned about legal fees. However, working with a contingency fee attorney means that you will not owe anything if your attorney fails to deliver results. A contingency fee attorney is a lawyer who charges their clients a fee based on the outcome of… Read More »
