Recent Blog Posts
What Is Florida’s “Little FTC Act”?
The Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914 (FTC Act) is one of the most important nationwide consumer protection laws. Signed by President Woodrow Wilson, the FTC Act makes unfair methods of commerce and competition unlawful. Many states have their own version of the FTC Act, including Florida. Modeled after the long-standing federal statute, the… Read More »
Six Paths To Resolve A Partnership Dispute In Florida
Business is about relationships. This is especially true for people who own and operate a partnership. As with any relationship, a disagreement can arise between business partners. A disagreement can grow into a full-blown partnership dispute—especially if left unaddressed for too long. There are many different options available to settle a disagreement between business… Read More »
Federal Appeals Courts Revives The Boeing Shareholder Lawsuit
In November of 2021, Boeing’s Board of Directors announced a nearly $240 million settlement in a shareholder lawsuit. The claim was related to the company’s poor conduct regarding technical failures that led to two tragic 737 Max crashes that killed hundreds in Ethiopia and Indonesia. However, this case is not over yet. A federal… Read More »
What Is A Structured Settlement?
You may have heard the term “structured settlement” tossed around from time to time during personal injury lawyer commercials or other personal injury advertisements. But what exactly is a structured settlement? In plainest terms, a structured settlement is a negotiated financial or insurance arrangement through which a claimant agrees to resolve a personal injury… Read More »
2022 Florida Laws Now In Effect
With any new year often comes new laws, and 2022 is no different. Signed Florida bills have now gone into effect, but with all the other happenings over the past few weeks, it is probably a good idea to review what’s new for 2022. Let’s look at the reported laws that became effective in the Sunshine… Read More »
How To Handle An OSHA Investigation
You probably know what OSHA is—the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. You probably also know that they are charged with investigating workplace accidents, workplace safety, and generally making sure that businesses are maintaining a safe work environment, in compliance with federal laws. But you run a safe business, and follow all the laws, right?… Read More »
Be Careful Of False ‘Made In America’ Claims
It seems like every day there is a new lawsuit related to false advertising or false claims. These lawsuits are a reminder to businesses to be careful what they say in advertising. New Balance Gets Sued The recent controversy surrounds show maker New Balance and claims that it is “made in the USA,” a… Read More »
What Is Antitrust Law And Should You Worry About It?
Could your business get in trouble for antitrust violations? You may not think so. Antitrust law may sound like something that large multinational companies get in trouble for. Or, you may believe that your business is too small or too “under the radar” to get in trouble for this kind of thing. But in… Read More »
An Overview Of Class Action Civil RICO Claims
Through a civil RICO claim, a plaintiff has the right to hold a defendant (business, organization, or other enterprise) legally liable for losses caused by racketeering activity. In some circumstances, a civil RICO claim may be pursued as a class action lawsuit. In this article, our West Palm Beach RICO claims lawyer highlights the… Read More »
American Education Technology Company ‘Chegg’ Facing Shareholder Lawsuit
According to a report from Forbes, Chegg, an American education technology with a primary headquarters in Silicon Valley, is facing a class action shareholder lawsuit. A group of shareholders contend that they suffered significant financial losses due to material misrepresentations made by the company officers and directors. Within this blog post, our West Palm… Read More »
