Category Archives: Business Litigation
Getting Investors While Protecting Trade Secrets
Getting good, quality investors can be the thing that gets your new business or business venture off the ground. You may not have the money, but you may have the business acumen and ideas to make money. So getting investors is one way to get that business out of your head, and into the… Read More »
ADA Lawsuit “Testers”: Can They Sue Businesses That Aren’t Compliant?
You may already know that your physical premises must be disability compliant, and accessible to the handicapped and disabled community. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) does have a few exceptions, but as a general rule, if your business doesn’t meet stringent height, accessibility, or measurement requirements, your business or property can be seen… Read More »
Defamation in the Workplace: Is it Actionable?
In the real world, outside of work, you may be very conscious of things that you say and don’t say, for fear of saying something defamatory. But often, when it comes to employees, we tend to be more loose-lipped, saying things that can lead to defamatory claims. At Work is the Same as Outside… Read More »
Is a Nonprofit Organization Right for You?
Let’s say you are starting a new business, and you are considering what kind of business entity you will be. One type of entity you may not have considered, is the nonprofit or not for profit organization. While of course, these entities can only be used for certain kinds of businesses, if your business… Read More »
CoFounders Sue Trump Media, Threatening Proposed Truth Social Merger
On March 1st, 2024, The New York Times reported that a partnership owned by Wes Moss and Andy Litinsky filed a lawsuit against Trump Media in the Delaware Chancery Court. They argue that Donald Trump—the Former President and owner of Trump Media—is improperly trying to dilute their shares in the company. Within this article,… Read More »
Breach of Contract Claims: Equitable Relief
When a contract is violated, the non-breaching party may have a legal claim. In Florida, the primary remedy in a breach of contract case is financial compensation. However, in some cases, an equitable remedy may also be available. The Legal Information Institute explains that equitable relief in a breach of contract claim refers to… Read More »
“I’m Sorry” as a Legal Strategy – Does it Work?
In our personal relationships, we often are told of the value of saying “I’m sorry” when we do something wrong. But when it comes to our business transactions, we rarely do that, when in reality, it can often be an important and powerful negotiation technique. The Emotional Aspect of I’m Sorry When we are… Read More »
Common Intellectual Property Mistakes That Businesses Make
If you are a business, and your business isn’t related to intellectual property – copyrights, trademarks or patents—then IP issues, and particularly avoiding legal problems related to IP, may not be the first thing on your mind. But that’s how it happens; businesses that aren’t giving much thought or concern to IP issues, often… Read More »
The EEOC’s Role in Discrimination Lawsuits
Although all of us try to do our best not to discriminate, the fact is that often, accusations are leveled against your business even in the best of circumstances. And while you may have concerns when there is a lawsuit filed against you, that concern can be made worse when the Equal Employment Opportunity… Read More »
Conflicts Between Corporate and Estate Planning Documents
It is a common scenario: A smart businessperson thinks ahead, and in corporate documents, like bylaws, or a management or partnership agreement, the issue of the death of an owner is addressed. The document clearly says what will happen when the owner or majority shareholder or managing member, passes away. The documents are drafted… Read More »
