Monthly Archives: November 2025
Who Should be Your Company’s Registered Agent?
When you start a business in Florida, as in many states, one of the first decisions that you will make is designating a registered agent. And while this may seem like an inconvenience or a formality or a decision without much consequence, picking the wrong person or entity can lead to a lot of… Read More »
What to Do When Customers Harass Your Employees
You try hard to avoid sexual harassment in your workplace. You train people, take complaints seriously and investigate complaints. But there is one aspect of sexual harassment that, seemingly, you cannot control: harassment by customers, outsiders or third parties. Yes, You are Liable for Customer Harassment The law forbids sexual harassment in the workplace,… Read More »
Using AI in Screening Job Applicants is Leading to Even More Lawsuits
If you’re a company and are looking for ways to screen potential applicants, the idea of using AI may be appealing. AI can help initially weed out candidates, or tell you things about them without you having to actually physically or personally evaluate those applicants. But be careful, because the use of AI in… Read More »
Why Commercial Truck Accidents Cases are Different than Car Accident Cases
Hurt in a truck accident in Florida? You need an experienced attorney on your side. Tractor trailer crash claims are extremely complicated. There are a number of differences between truck wrecks and car wrecks. At Pike & Lustig, LLP, we know the law of truck accident injury cases in Florida. Here, our West Palm… Read More »
Do I Have to Get Medical Care Approved By an Insurance Company After a Truck Accident in Florida?
Were you injured in a truck accident? You may have questions about your rights, your options, and your ability to get medical care. A key thing to know is that you should get the medical care that you need right away. It does not necessarily need to be pre-approved by an insurance company. Here,… Read More »
Nonprofit Organizations Gives Florida an “F” Grade for Child Sexual Abuse Protections
According to a report from Yahoo News, a nonprofit victims’ advocacy organization has given Florida an “F” grade for its lack of comprehensive protections for child sexual abuse victims. Notably, 45 other U.S. states also received a failing grade. Here, our West Palm Beach civil sexual assault lawyer provides a more comprehensive overview of… Read More »
Semi-Truck Accidents in Florida: What if a Commercial Truck is Not Properly Insured?
Every motorists in Florida is required to have minimum mandatory liability coverage. Notably, under Florida law and federal law, the insurance coverage requirements for large commercial trucks is higher. The reason is that tractor trailers pose a greater safety hazard. Yet, sadly, not all large trucks have the proper insurance. Here, our West Palm… Read More »
Child Sexual Abuse Victim in Florida Will Be Allowed to Re-File Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Municipality
According to a report from Click Orlando, a court in Florida will allow a child sexual abuse victim to re-file a civil lawsuit against a local government in the Central part of the state. A Brevard County woman alleges that was abused, in large part, because of the negligence of authorities more than three… Read More »
Don’t Get in Trouble for Disparate Impact Policies
Many employers get in trouble for discriminatory hiring practices, even though they never intended to or wanted to discriminate. How does this happen? It’s because of disparate impact policies. The End is What Matters Disparate impact policies can be hard to grasp because they focus on the end result–is the end result of a… Read More »
Are Semi-Trucks in Florida Required to Have Underride Guards?
Tractor trailer underride crashes can be extremely dangerous. They have a high risk of causing catastrophic or fatal harm to the victims(s). Trucking companies in Florida should ensure that their fleet is equipped with properly installed underride guards. That can go a long way towards reducing the risk of terrible injuries. Here, our West… Read More »