Tag Archives: West Palm Beach Business Litigation Lawyers
Is Your Florida Business Being Sued? Here is What You Should Do Next
While individuals rarely face civil lawsuits, companies can potentially face legal action for a wide variety of different reasons. In fact, a company may be sued by a customer, an employee, a vendor or even a competitor. If your business is facing a lawsuit, it is normal to feel stressed out and overwhelmed. However,… Read More »
Florida Copyright Litigation: Understanding Secondary Liability
In the event of copyright infringement, affected parties deserve full and fair compensation. However, in some cases, the party that is directly responsible for the infringement can be difficult to hold liable. They may be able to hide their identity or they may even operate in another country. Though, in many cases, the direct… Read More »
Defending a Trade Secret Misappropriation Allegation
Trade secret misappropriation can lead to very serious consequences. Your company might face a misappropriation claim for many reasons, from the careless actions of a single employee to a good faith misunderstanding or even simply because another business is taking illegitimate legal action. If you, or your company, has been accused of trade secret… Read More »
Florida Business Litigation: Lost Profits as Damages
A breach of contract, or any other type of business tort, can cause serious damage to a company. The affected business may not be able to operate at full capacity, or at all, for an extended period of time due to the bad actions of another party. In Florida, companies are entitled to recover… Read More »
Miami Marlins Involved in a Legal Dispute with Stadium Vendors
According to reporting from the Miami New Times, the Marlins, Miami’s professional baseball franchise, have had a hard time attracting fans this season. The poor attendance has led to conflict with some season ticket holders as well as some stadium vendors. Two vendors allege, in separate court cases, that their businesses have been harmed… Read More »
Can You Trust Franchise Growth Estimates?
A franchise allows an investor to replicate the business model of an already successful enterprise. When things go well, a franchise can be an excellent business opportunity. However, without proper planning, a franchise investment can also turn into a nightmare. Unfortunately, some franchisors attempt to attract investors by using unrealistic future growth projections and… Read More »
Make Sure Your Business Contracts Are Enforceable
When entering into a business deal, you need to know whether or not your agreement will be enforceable under Florida law. Believe it or not, some mutually agreed upon contracts are not valid under the law. If you are entering into a major business agreement, it is best to hire an experienced West Palm… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Electronically Stored Information (ESI)
Most important business information is now stored on a computer hard drive or on the internet. As a natural result, discovery in commercial litigation cases is increasingly centered around electronically stored information (ESI). For both plaintiffs and defendants, discovery is the foundation of effective litigation. If you are involved in a commercial dispute, you… Read More »
Hashtags Can Qualify for Trademark Protection
The Wall Street Journal recently posted a story about how companies are increasingly seeking trademark protection for hashtags. Hashtags are used on the internet, particularly social media, as a method of communication and information sorting. On some sites, such as Twitter, a hashtag is clickable and will sort all messages pertaining to a certain… Read More »
Limited Liability in Florida: What Is The ‘Corporate Veil’?
Limited liability is one of the biggest benefits that comes with forming your business as a corporation or as an LLC. Generally, limited liability will protect the personal assets of stakeholders of the corporation in the event that the business is sued. However, there are a few exceptions to the general rules of limited… Read More »