Category Archives: breach of contract
Anchors Aweigh: Legal Issues Surfacing in South Florida’s Yacht Industry
Jesse Fulton, Attorney Broker disputes are now extending from the real estate industry into South Florida’s $12 billion yacht industry. The recent lawsuits contend that the mandatory 10% sales commission in South Florida’s yacht sector are anticompetitive and violate antitrust laws. According to the two recently filed complaints, yacht sellers are forced to pay… Read More »
Can You Defend a Breach of Contract on the Grounds that Other Party Did Not Suffer Damages?
Is your company facing allegations of breach of contract? A proactive approach is a must. You do not want to fall behind your counterparty. Facing a breach of contract claim is stressful and frustrating—especially so if you are convinced that the other party suffered no actual harm. This raises an important question: Can you… Read More »
Considerations for Negotiating a Breach of Contract Settlement in Florida
A breach of contract case will not always end up in court. Quite the contrary, parties often have options available to settle a breach of contract case. Whether you are the alleged breacher or the non-breaching party, there are many potential benefits that can come with a settlement. Here, our Miami breach of contract… Read More »
Breach of Contract Claims in Florida: What are Incidental Damages?
Through a breach of contract claim, the non-breaching party has the right to seek financial compensation for their damages. In Florida, a number of different types of damages may potentially be recoverable through a breach of contract claim. Incidental damages are one remedy in a contract dispute. Here, our Miami business litigation attorneys explain… Read More »
Five Affirmative Defenses to a Breach of Contract Claim in Florida
Is your company facing a lawsuit for a breach of contract in Florida? You have the right to raise a defense. Of course, one of the most straightforward defenses is that no breach ever occurred. There are other defenses that can be raised as well—including affirmative defenses that acknowledge that the contract was not… Read More »
Navigating Breach of Contract Claims: Essential Steps for Business Owners
A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations as stated in a legally binding agreement or contract. It essentially means that one party has not performed the duties or promises outlined in the contract. Navigating breach of contract claims can be a complex process for business owners. It is… Read More »
Ex-Football Coach Sues University of Miami for $3 Million; Alleges Breach of Employment Contract
Al Golden is currently the linebackers coach for the NFL’s Detroit Lions. From 2011 to 2015, Mr. Golden served as the head coach for the University of Miami Hurricanes. His tenure ended on a low note — following a 58-0 loss to Clemson in the middle 2015 season, Miami athletic director Blake James dismissed… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Reverses Decision in Breach of Contract Dispute
On November 29th, 2017, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal reversed a lower court decision in the case of Merco Group at Akoya, Inc. v. General Computer Services. This dispute involved the alleged breach of a business contract. The appeals court reversed the lower court’s decision on the grounds that the court had misapplied… Read More »
Could an Email Be a Binding Contract?
When most people think of a contract, they are picturing something that requires hours or days of very careful negotiation, with people working hard to come up with precise language and terms. Yet, forming a contract is actually far easier than most people realize. In fact, you might even have formed a legally binding… Read More »
Miami Beach Restaurant and Construction Firm Locked in Legal Dispute
According to reporting from The Real Deal, CBMIA, a company that is planning on opening up a new restaurant in Miami Beach, has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against its construction firm, U.S. Construction Corp. (USCC). In response, USCC has filed a countersuit that also alleges breach of contract. CBMIA blames USCC for… Read More »
