Tag Archives: West Palm Beach Business Lawyer
Deciding to Litigate…Or Not
When it comes to business litigation, the issue of whether to litigate or settle or attempt to use an alternative dispute resolution is one that depends on many factors. Small to medium-sized businesses in particular are vulnerable to the damage that a lawsuit can cause. In the event that you suspect a lawsuit from… Read More »
Potential Issues for Businesses Regarding New Credit Card Technology
The many requirements with which merchants and business owners must comply are ever-changing. As technology changes, so do legal regulations and requirements and, often, it is difficult for owners to keep up. Fortunately, having the help of an experienced business litigation attorney can help ensure that you meet all the necessary requirements to avoid… Read More »
Client Poaching: Tortious Interference and the Competitor’s Privilege
No matter what industry a company operates in, every business is in the business of sales. Bringing in new customers and maintaining relationships with old ones is a key part of having a profitable growing business. So, it is only natural that the law would have something to say about the act of one… Read More »
When Your Words Come Back to Haunt You: Emails as Evidence
Emails have become a ubiquitous part of the modern business landscape. They, along with texting and instant messaging, have created a massive textual record of conversations between colleagues that used to happen over the phone or in person, never to be written down. Of course, as with many new technologies, the convenience comes with… Read More »
Understanding Cease and Desist Letters
Many people picture legal disputes being settled in court, a judge or jury rendering a decision in the case after an extended trial. However, most cases never make it that far. It is much more common for cases to be settled by the litigants in advance of the trial, and even those that do… Read More »
Contract Damages: How Much Can You Agree To?
American law has a fairly robust respect for people’s freedom to contract, especially in cases where both sides are of equal bargaining power and sophistication. However, there are certain clauses that the law refuses to enforce either to protect society or to protect one of the parties to the contract. One area where this… Read More »
Florida Corporation Files Multi-Count RICO Lawsuit
A Florida corporation’s recently-filed lawsuit against one of its competitors highlights the far-ranging implications of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Congress initially implemented RICO in the early 1970s to help police and law enforcement professionals combat the growing influence of organized crime. Prior to RICO, prosecutors were forced to use ordinary… Read More »
