Recent Blog Posts
Marketing Emails Can Get You in Legal Trouble
Despite the fact that we all seem to get way more marketing emails that we’d ever need, and that most of us don’t open many of them, email marketing remains a large part of a corporate marketing strategy. But emailing doesn’t come without risks, because there are laws that dictate how and when you… Read More »
More Women Step Forward and File Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuits Against Notorious South Florida Real Estate Brothers
On March 1st, 2025, The New York Times reported that Alexander brothers—the infamous South Florida real estate investors—are facing yet more allegations of sexual assault. Several additional women have come forward and filed civil complaints. Earlier this year Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander were arrested and charged with sex trafficking. Here, our Miami civil… Read More »
Five Things to Look for in a Truck Accident Lawyer in West Palm Beach
Hurt in a crash with a large commercial truck in South Florida? You have the right to seek compensation for all of your damages. Unfortunately, trucking companies and their insurance carriers often make the claims process hard on people. They fight to pay out less in settlement. You need a top-rated lawyer. In this… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Struck By Semi-Truck in South Florida
On March 5th, 2025, NBC 6 South Florida reported that a motorcyclist was killed after being struck by a tractor trailer. The terrible crash happened on the Palmetto Expressway, after the motorcyclist fell. Within this blog post, our Miami semi-truck accident attorney explains what we know about the crash and highlights the risks that… Read More »
Two Law Enforcement Officers Hurt in Semi-Truck Crash in Miami-Dade County
According to a report from NBC 6 South Florida, two law enforcement officers were injured in a crash with a semi-truck in Miami-Dade County. The collision happened at an intersection in Miami Gardens. Here, our Miami truck accident lawyer provides a more comprehensive overview of what we know and explains the legal options of… Read More »
Will My Health Insurance Company Try to Claim My Truck Accident Settlement?
Were you hurt in a crash with a semi-truck in Florida? You need immediate medical care. Your health insurance company may cover a significant portion of your initial costs. This raises an important question: Will my health insurance try to get my truck accident settlement? The short answer is “it depends”—though, there are steps… Read More »
Were You the Victim of Sexual Assault While at Work in Florida? Know Your Rights
Were you the victim of sexual violence in the workplace in Florida? It is imperative that you take immediate action to protect your health, your emotional well-being, and your legal rights. Sexual assault victims need justice and financial support. Here, our West Palm Beach sexual assault lawyer explains your rights and options if you… Read More »
Conversion and Civil Theft: What’s the Difference?
Although theft is a criminal action, it also has a civil counterpart—in fact, there are a few areas where people can recover for stolen property in civil court, recovering the value of the property as the measure of damages, all without getting the criminal justice system involved. Conversion of Property One such cause of… Read More »
Protecting Your Company’s Trade Secrets and Intellectual Property
In many ways, intellectual property (IP) is as much, if not more valuable than actual, tangible property. And yet, while we will keep physical property under lock and key, many business owners can get a bit sloppy about protecting their intellectual property. Here are some common sense ways that your business can protect its… Read More »
Basics of Mergers and Acquisitions
In the news, it seems like most mergers and acquisitions are between large, Fortune 500 companies—certainly not something your smaller or mid sized business would ever consider or worry about. But then one day it happens: someone comes to you with a proposal, or an offer, and it involves exactly that—a merger or an… Read More »
When Do You Need a Confidentiality Agreement?
You may have a general idea of why it’s a good idea to have a confidentiality agreement. And you may even know what to put in your confidentiality agreement, to make it enforceable and to ensure that it says what you need it to say. But have you given any thought to when you… Read More »
Microaggression: When Small Workplace Harassment Causes Big Problems
If you have a workplace you are probably on the lookout to spot, recognize, and stop harassing, insulting or degrading comments made to any marginalized group or protected class of employees. You hopefully have comprehensive policies about how to spot, stop, and report when this happens. But there is another kind of harassment at… Read More »
You Can Represent Yourself, But Should You?
So you or your business have a lawsuit that needs to be filed, or perhaps you or your business are the one being sued. The case seems “small,” perhaps, easy to win or defend, or the amount in controversy doesn’t seem large. It can be very tempting to ask whether or not you need… Read More »
What to Know About Truck Accidents and Product Liability Claims in Florida
Were you hurt in a semi-truck accident in Florida? If the crash was caused or made worse by a vehicle defect—or with the tractor trailer or your car―you may have a product liability claim. In Florida, manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that products are properly tested and reasonably safe for consumers. Here, our… Read More »
The Insurance Company Offered a Truck Accident Settlement—Should I Take It?
Were you hurt in an eighteen wheeler crash in South Florida? You need compensation to cover your damages, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Truck accident litigation is relatively uncommon. The Bureau of Justice of Statistics (BJS) reports that fewer than three percent of tort cases go to trial. Many claims… Read More »
Title IX Investigation Against Florida College Basketball Coach Dismissed
According to a report from The Independent Florida Alligator, the Title IX investigation into Todd Golden—the head coach of the Florida Gators—has been dismissed. Investigators determined that they could find “no evidence to support the allegations of sexual harassment and stalking.” Here, our Miami sexual assault attorney provides a more comprehensive overview of the… Read More »
The Duty to Repair in Commercial Leases
There are a lot of differences between residential and commercial leases, but one major difference is that there are a lot more laws that govern leases between residential tenants and landlords. For businesses, this can create some confusion and uncertainty, because there are no “standard provisions” in commercial leases, and there are few legal… Read More »
Derivative and Direct Shareholder Actions: What’s the Difference?
A company with shareholders owes duties towards its shareholders. There is no one comprehensive list of those duties, but generally, a company and its owners or officers must act diligently, intelligently, with due care, and should avoid things like self dealing or conflicts of interest that put them, individually, ahead of the good of… Read More »
Basics and Benefits of C Corp Taxation
There is an irony to taxation when it comes to forming businesses. On the one hand, nobody wants to pay taxes, or certainly, they don’t want to pay more than they have to. On the other hand, when considering the pros and cons of starting a business many new business owners overlook the tax… Read More »
Semi-Truck Strikes and Kills Student On Bicycle in South Florida
According to a report from NBC 6 South Florida, a semi-truck collided with two young teenagers who were on their bicycles in South Florida. Tragically, Landon Coggin, 13, was killed in the accident. Another student, 12-year-old Elias Angel, was injured. Here, our Miami semi-truck accident attorney explains what we know about this tragic collision… Read More »
