Monthly Archives: January 2025
How Common is Sexual Assault?
Sexual assault is any type of sexual act that occurs without the victim’s consent. It is a serious criminal offense. Unfortunately, sexual assault happens far more frequently than many people realize. Here, our Miami civil sexual assault claims lawyer explains what we know about the data. Know the Data: Sexual Assault Statistics The sad… Read More »
Could Dedicated Business Law Judges be Coming to Your Courthouse?
When you file a lawsuit in court in Florida, your case is randomly assigned to a judge. Except it’s not entirely random—it’s random to the extent that you will get one of the judges in your division selected randomly. How Judges are Assigned Cases Judges are usually assigned to a division. Family law, criminal… Read More »
Don’t Forget These Important Company Policies and Procedures
It often feels that there is just too much paperwork in this world. But in business, paperwork—specifically, policies and procedures—can be a lifesaver. Policies and procedures not only set a framework for the rules that will apply to the company but can have serious legal ramifications as well; courts can and do look at… Read More »
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer in Miami?
Hurt in a crash with a tractor trailer in Miami-Dade County? You can benefit from having a top-rated attorney on your side. Your lawyer will help you pursue compensation for the full value of your damages, including any non-economic losses. This raises an important question: What does it cost to hire a lawyer after… Read More »
Involved in a Truck Accident in Florida? Three Common PIP Claim Mistakes to Avoid
Florida is a no-fault motor vehicle accident state. Your initial claim following a crash—including a commercial truck accident—is through your own insurer (Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage). There are some common PIP mistakes that truck accident victims need to avoid. Within this article, our Miami truck accident lawyers highlight three of the most common… Read More »
Father Leo Riley and Archdiocese of Dubuque Seek to Have Civil Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Dismissed (Filed in Florida County Court)
According to ABC 7 Suncoast News, Father Leo Riley and the Archdiocese of Dubuque are seeking to have a civil sexual abuse lawsuit that was recently filed by a victim in Charlotte County, Florida dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Father Riley stands accused of sexually abusing five young boys in Dubuque, Iowa in the… Read More »
What is a Surety Bond and When is it Used?
In many businesses, an unpaid contract can be the end of your ability to do business. When there are contracts for large dollar amounts, and your business depends on cash flow, not getting paid on a contract can be a devastating blow to your ability to do business and pay your bills. If you… Read More »
What are the Leading Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents in Florida?
Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports that more than 34,000 medium and heavy trucks were involved in crashes in the state in 2022. These collisions can happen for a wide range of different reasons. At Pike & Lustig, LLP, we handle all types of truck accident injury claims. It is our mission… Read More »
Two Key Deadlines You Need to Know About in Truck Accident Claims in Florida
Were you involved in a crash with a commercial truck in Florida? It is imperative that you take immediate action to protect your rights and your interests. Truck accident injury claims are time-sensitive. At Pike & Lustig, LLP, we want to make sure that you have the knowledge, tools, and legal resources to fight… Read More »
Famed Real Estate Investor Brothers from South Florida Face Sexual Abuse Charges
According to reporting from USA Today, a famed pair of real estate investor brothers from Miami-Dade County, Florida have been arrested and charged with serious sexual abuse offenses, including sex trafficking charges. Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander has previously been sued civilly for sexual abuse. Here, our Miami sexual abuse lawyers provide a more… Read More »
Suing Third Parties for Using Your Stolen Trade Secrets
If your business has valuable trade secrets, you probably take measures to protect them. Maybe you have employees or contractors, or anybody exposed to or privy to your trade secrets, sign agreements promising they won’t disseminate, misuse, share, or misappropriate those trade secrets. Stolen Secrets, Multiple Parties But when those trade secrets are stolen,… Read More »
Derivative and Transformative Works: What’s the Difference?
In the world of intellectual property, and particularly with copyrights, not everything is a direct copy. In many cases, when someone uses someone else’s copyrighted works, the original work is changed or altered somehow or used in a different way or light, or else, used as part of a larger work. These are called… Read More »
Understanding the Defense of Res Judicata
You get one bite at the apple. That’s the cliché, but nowhere does it hold true than it does in law. Because when you file a lawsuit, you make whatever claims you think you can, and once they resolve, you don’t get to try them again. Res Judicata The legal phrase is called res… Read More »
