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Do You Have to Report Sexual Assault to File a Civil Claim in Florida?
Through a civil sexual assault claim, victims can hold the assailant and other negligent parties legally liable for their damages. You may be wondering: Do you have to report sexual assault to be eligible to file a civil claim? In Florida, a police report is not a legal requirement, but it can be key… Read More »
The Legal Consequences of Hazing in Fraternities and Sororities
By: Robert C. Johnson, Partner Regardless of where you go to college, Greek life often plays a significant role in shaping campus culture. Unfortunately, hazing has long been associated with some of these organizations. Hazing is generally defined as the imposition of strenuous and often humiliating tasks as part of an initiation or training… Read More »
Three Strategies Insurance Companies Use to Settle Truck Accident Cases for Less
Hurt in a semi-truck accident in West Palm Beach? You have the right to bring a claim. However, most truck accident cases are defended by large, aggressive insurance companies. At Pike & Lustig, LLP, we know how to hold the big insurers accountable for paying claims. Here, our West Palm Beach truck accident attorney… Read More »
Man Struck and Killed By Semi-Truck On Florida’s Turnpike
According to a report from CBS News, a man was struck and killed by a tractor trailer while on Florida’s Turnpike. A man was reportedly attempting to cross the highway when he was tragically hit by an oncoming semi-truck The deadly collision is still under investigation by law enforcement. Here, our West Palm Beach… Read More »
Defamation by Implication or Suggestion
Defamation is saying a purported fact that is untrue about someone, which is heard by someone else. Even if you don’t know much about the law of defamation, you may have heard plenty of people say “it can’t be defamation because what I said was actually true!” Truth is a defense to defamation. But… Read More »
Issues if Your Partnership Will Own, or Create, Intellectual Property
Partnerships can be a great way to start a business. The ability to share in profits and losses, not to mention share in each partner’s expertise, can lead to a very profitable business venture (so long as you understand the pros and cons of a partnership). But even if you know everything there is… Read More »
Paying Employees for Initial Training and Job Interviews
It would be nice if we lived in a world where we hired employees, and they not only knew how to do the job from day 1, but they knew everything there is to know about your business and how it runs, from day 1. But the reality is that even if you hire… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Sued for Sexual Misconduct By Captain in Florida Court
On December 5th, 2025, the Fort Worth Star Telegram reported that Southwest Airlines, the Dallas, Texas based carrier, is facing a civil sexual misconduct lawsuit based on the conduct of one of its captains. The case was recently filed in a court in Florida. Here, our West Palm Beach sexual assault lawyer provides a… Read More »
Your Guide to Non-Economic Damages in Truck Accident Cases in Florida
Were you seriously injured in a truck accident claim in West Palm Beach? You have the right to pursue compensation for the full extent of your damages through a fault-based claim, including for your non-economic losses. At Pike & Lustig, LLP, we are proud to help truck accident victims fight for the maximum compensation…. Read More »
Florida One of the Worst States for Pedestrian Safety; Large Trucks Pose the Greatest Risk
Recently, Space Coast Daily reported that Florida’s pedestrian safety record ranks near the bottom in the United States. Indeed, official government data shows that Florida is the second worst in the country with an average of 3.44 pedestrian fatalities per 100,000 residents. Only New Mexico has a higher rate of pedestrian fatalities. Notably, large… Read More »