Monthly Archives: February 2025
The Duty to Repair in Commercial Leases
There are a lot of differences between residential and commercial leases, but one major difference is that there are a lot more laws that govern leases between residential tenants and landlords. For businesses, this can create some confusion and uncertainty, because there are no “standard provisions” in commercial leases, and there are few legal… Read More »
Derivative and Direct Shareholder Actions: What’s the Difference?
A company with shareholders owes duties towards its shareholders. There is no one comprehensive list of those duties, but generally, a company and its owners or officers must act diligently, intelligently, with due care, and should avoid things like self dealing or conflicts of interest that put them, individually, ahead of the good of… Read More »
Basics and Benefits of C Corp Taxation
There is an irony to taxation when it comes to forming businesses. On the one hand, nobody wants to pay taxes, or certainly, they don’t want to pay more than they have to. On the other hand, when considering the pros and cons of starting a business many new business owners overlook the tax… Read More »
Semi-Truck Strikes and Kills Student On Bicycle in South Florida
According to a report from NBC 6 South Florida, a semi-truck collided with two young teenagers who were on their bicycles in South Florida. Tragically, Landon Coggin, 13, was killed in the accident. Another student, 12-year-old Elias Angel, was injured. Here, our Miami semi-truck accident attorney explains what we know about this tragic collision… Read More »
How to Get a Police Report After a Truck Accident in Miami
Involved in a crash with a large commercial truck in Miami or elsewhere in the surrounding region? It is imperative that you take immediate action to get a copy of the police report. It is a key form of evidence. Here, our Miami tractor trailer crash attorney explains what you need to do to… Read More »
Can You Get Compensation for Pain and Suffering in a Civil Sexual Abuse Claim in Florida?
Sexual assault victims have endured a deep, terrible violations of their bodily autonomy. Through a civil sexual abuse claim, they have the right to hold responsible parties liable for the full extent of their damages. You may be wondering: Can I seek financial compensation for pain and suffering as part of a sexual assault… Read More »
Legal Hurdles and Issues for Podcasters
So you want to start a podcast – or maybe you already have. Among the many things to consider as you put yourself and your opinions online, probably the thing you least think about are legal issues. But if you’re in the public eye, you do need to be mindful of the types of… Read More »
Divorce and Asset Division: A Guide for Business Owners
Jesse Fulton, Attorney Divorce is complicated but it can be particularly challenging for individuals who own businesses, as the separation of personal and professional assets often adds an additional layer of difficulty. In Florida, assets acquired during the marriage are typically considered marital property, which means they may be subject to equitable distribution during… Read More »
Understanding the Defense of Duress
In contract law, we must enter into contracts under our own free will. This means that contracts entered under pressure—legally, called duress—are invalid. But life has a lot of stressors, and many contracts are entered into under circumstances that are stressful. Does that make almost every contract subject to be invalidated just because someone… Read More »
Influencer Lawsuit Could Change Online Landscape for Creators
If you post online content, either individually or in connection with your job or business, you probably already know not to steal anybody’s intellectual property. Things like songs, logos, designs, or phrases belong to whomever publishes them, and ripping those off and claiming those as your own can get you sued. But what about… Read More »