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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 »
When Former Employees Start Competing Businesses
You invested years training someone, trusted them with your clients, and shared your trade secrets. Now they have walked out the door and are building a competing business. Is there anything you can do? Depending on the agreements in place, the answer is often yes. Florida is a business-friendly state, and that friendliness extends… Read More »
Did Florida Extend the Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse Victims?
The victims of child sexual abuse deserve justice. For many different reasons, these crimes are often not reported for years or even decades after they occur. A number of different states, including Florida, have put exceptions in place to their civil statute of limitations to help victims get the justice that has too long… Read More »
Teenager Seriously Hurt in Semi-Truck Crash in Delray Beach, FL
According to a report from CBS 12 News, a teenager was seriously injured in a tractor trailer crash in Delray Beach, Florida. A 17-year-old suffered critical injuries after colliding with the back of an eighteen wheeler. Based on a preliminary investigation, law enforcement officers believe that the truck’s length resulted in it being partially… Read More »