Monthly Archives: April 2024
The Government Can Come After You Even if Consumers Don’t
You may already be aware of the penalties that can come if you mislead or lie to consumers. But you figure, nobody is complaining, or threatening to sue, so you must be OK. Except you may have forgotten one thing: what about the government? When Things are Silent In many cases, even when no… Read More »
Creating Enforceable and Useful Security Agreements
If someone owes you money or you are thinking of loaning them money, one big concern may be how you will be paid back. Benefits of a Security Agreement Many people want to do what big banks do, when they give large loans out, like real estate loans that come with mortgages: secure property,… Read More »
How Differentiated Case Management Has Affected Litigation
During the COVID-19 shutdown, courts shut down for all but the most necessary cases and functions. The result when the world went back to normal was a backlog of cases; way more than the system had ever been designed to handle, putting cases on a waiting list for trials that was often years long…. Read More »
Your Business Should Have a Way for Employees to Report Harassment
There are a lot of defenses that your company can use when it is accused of harassing an employee at work. But there’s one defense that a lot of businesses don’t think of: Did the aggrieved employee report the abuse and if so did he or she report it through the correct channels? Why… Read More »
What Will Happen to Your Business if You Get Divorced?
Among all the property and assets that businesspeople fear that they will lose the most in a divorce, it is their business. And while division of business often falls more under the category of family law, as opposed to business law, any businessperson who faces divorce likely will want to know what will happen… Read More »
Judge in Florida Denies ACC’s Motion to Dismiss Florida State University (FSU) Lawsuit
On April 9th, 2024, ESPN reported that a judge in Florida denied a motion to dismiss filed by the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). As such the Florida State University (FSU) lawsuit filed in the state—which is running concurrently to the ACC’s lawsuit against FSU in North Carolina—will be allowed to proceed. The court also… Read More »
Can My Business Partner Enter into a Contract Without Telling Me?
Business partners put a lot of faith in each other’s hand. Strong communication is one of the keys to building a successful business partnership in Florida. Indeed, poor communication can undermine any business relationship—and serious partnership disputes can arise. With this in mind, you may be wondering: Can my business partner enter us into… Read More »
Can You Get a Frivolous Lawsuit Against Your Business Dismissed?
Is your company facing a lawsuit? Whether from a vendor, supplier, customer, or employee, you have the right to defend your company against a legal claim. You may be wondering: Can you get a frivolous lawsuit dismissed? The answer is “yes”—but it will not happen on its own. Your company needs a proactive strategy… Read More »
Does an LLC Provide Protection to the Business Owner?
Are you considering forming a limited liability company (LLC) in Florida. If so, you may be wondering: Does an LLC actually provide real liability protection to the business owner? The answer is “yes”—one of the primary benefits of an LLC is that it offers tangible and reliable liability protection. Your LLC’s assets and liabilities… Read More »
Appellate Court Rules in Favor of Businesses Abruptly Shut Down By Local Government in Florida in Tax Dispute—Case Will Move Forward
According to a report from Bloomberg Law, a federal appellate court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, has reversed a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit businesses filed against a local government in Florida. Lauderhill—a city in Broward County—had reportedly “abruptly” shut down businesses for delinquent taxes. The private businesses will not be allowed… Read More »