Monthly Archives: July 2022
Federal And State Regulators Shut Down Grant-Writing Scam In Florida
On June 27th, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it was working with the State of Florida to take enforcement action against a company called C Lee Enterprises LLC (DBA: Grant Bae) and its owner Traeshonna P. Graham. Ms. Graham allegedly took advantage of minority-owned small businesses that were seeking COVID-19 related… Read More »
Federal Judge Dismisses A Pair Of Civil RICO Lawsuits For Plaintiffs’ Failure To Demonstrate A Pattern Of Racketeering Activity
According to a report from Law.com, a federal judge has dismissed two civil RICO lawsuits over each plaintiff’s failure to allege a sufficient “pattern of racketeering activity.” The ruling once again demonstrates the high bar to establish a civil RICO violation. In this article, our West Palm Beach RICO claims lawyer explains the key… Read More »
What Is – And Is Not – Marital Status Discrimination?
If you have an employee who alleges that they are being discriminated against because of their marital status, be it single, married, divorced or something else, is that a valid claim? Do you, as an employer, have to worry about being sued because you treated someone unfairly based on their marital status? Marital Status… Read More »
Do You Have To Accommodate An Employee With Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia may be one of the lesser known diseases or ailments, and so when an employee comes to you asking for accommodations, you may be unsure of whether or not you have to provide these. The Americans With Disabilities Act Remember that the Americans With Disabilities Act does not have a specific list of… Read More »
Keywords And Trademark Infringement
It is easy to forget how often today’s search engine optimization (SEO) techniques and keyword advertising can end up in court, often over matters related to intellectual property. Such was the case with two large eyeglass manufacturers, and the use of keywords. Keyword Use If you were advertising for your company, you probably would… Read More »
Three Unique Considerations In A Business Partnership Dispute With A Family Member
For business owners who are in a partnership with their own family member, navigating a dispute can be especially challenging. The emotions can run high and there are some unique issues that need to be considered and addressed as part of the process. Here, our Miami partnership dispute attorney highlights three unique considerations in… Read More »
Multinational Corporate Giant Unilever Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Of The Ben And Jerry’s “Boycott” Of Israel
According to a report from Reuters, Unilever—the London-based multinational consumer goods company—is facing a lawsuit from a shareholder over Ben and Jerry’s boycott of Israel. The shareholder contends that the company mismanaged the situation. Below, our West Palm Beach shareholder dispute lawyer discusses the allegations raised in the lawsuit. Background: Unilever Acquired Ben &… Read More »
How Are Lost Profits Calculated Under The FDUTPA?
The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) is a state law that grants parties a private right of action to hold a business or organization legally liable for damages caused by a misleading, unjust, or otherwise unlawful commercial practice. Notably, individual consumers, business consumers, and competing businesses all have the right to… Read More »
How Does A Prior Or Parallel Criminal Proceeding Impact A Civil RICO Lawsuit?
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act is a federal law that imposes serious legal liability on those who engage in racketeering activity as part of an enterprise. Florida also has its own state RICO statute called the Florida RICO Act. Federal RICO law and Florida RICO law are both criminal and civil… Read More »
Credit Acceptance Agrees In Principle to $12 Million Settlement In Shareholder Lawsuit
According to a report from Automotive News, Credit Acceptance—a publicly traded Southfield, MI based finance company that operates in the auto finance space—has preliminarily agreed to a $12 million settlement of a shareholder lawsuit. The company has previously been cited by state regulators for “predatory and illegal business practices.” A group of shareholders argued… Read More »
