Monthly Archives: July 2026
Arbitration or Litigation? How Florida Businesses Choose Their Battlefield
A contract goes sideways. A vendor stops delivering. A partner stops returning calls. Once a Florida business dispute reaches the boiling point, owners face a decision that matters almost as much as the underlying disagreement: where, and how, will this fight actually happen? For many South Florida companies, that decision was already made for… Read More »
Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Hospital in Florida
According to a report from Yahoo, a civil sexual assault lawsuit has been filed against a hospital in Florida. HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital is facing a civil claim from a former patient who was allegedly sexually assaulted by a former nurse of the provider. The alleged perpetrator, 31-year-old Anthony Coleman, was arrested and… Read More »
Broken Bone in a Truck Accident? Your Guide to Florida Law
A fully loaded tractor trailer can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. When wrecks happen, the consequences can be catastrophic for victims. Broken bones are among the most common serious truck accident injuries. If you or your loved one suffered a broken bone in a crash, it is imperative that you know how to… Read More »
Tow Truck Driver Killed in Crash in Palm Beach County
According to a report from ABC 12 News, a tow truck driver was killed in a tragic crash in Palm Beach County. The vehicle reportedly slammed into a tree after the driver lost control. Sadly, the 54-year-old tow truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. It happened near the 600… Read More »
New Protected Series LLC Structure in Florida (Effective July 1, 2026)
By: Timothy O’Neill, Partner On July 1, 2026, Florida introduced a Protected Series Limited Liability Company (LLC) structure as part of a broad revision to the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act. This update, enacted through CS/SB 316 (2025), adds protected series provisions to Chapter 605 of the Florida Statutes and reflects modern business… Read More »
Freeze Out Mergers: What Florida Shareholders Are Entitled to Demand
A freeze out merger sounds almost gentle in name, but the effect on a minority shareholder can be anything but. These transactions allow majority owners to restructure a company in a way that eliminates minority shareholders entirely, often in exchange for a cash payment they had little say in negotiating. So what protections does… Read More »
How Florida Law Draws the Line on Minority Shareholder Oppression
Owning a minority stake in a Florida company should come with real rights, not just a smaller seat at the table. But what happens when the majority owners start making decisions designed to squeeze a minority shareholder out entirely? Florida law has a name for that, and it comes with real consequences. Defining Oppressive… Read More »
What Sets Off Shareholder Disputes in Closely Held Florida Companies
Closely held companies often start with a handshake and a shared vision. Years later, that same partnership can splinter into a courtroom battle over money, control, or both. Why does this happen so often, and what can business owners do to spot trouble before it becomes a lawsuit? When Trust Breaks Down Over Money… Read More »
The Elements Required to Prove a Civil RICO Claim in Florida
Most people associate RICO with organized crime prosecutions. Federal cases. Career criminals. But civil RICO is a different animal entirely, and it is one that business owners in Florida should know about. Under the right circumstances, RICO can be used to hold businesses and individuals civilly liable for systematic fraud, and the financial stakes… Read More »
When Corporate Mismanagement Leads to Shareholder Litigation
Running a corporation requires more than good instincts. Directors and officers owe formal legal duties to the company and its shareholders, and when those duties are ignored or abused, the consequences can be severe. Shareholder litigation is one of the most powerful tools available to hold corporate leadership accountable, and in Florida, the procedural… Read More »