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Author Archives: Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig

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Breach of Contract: How are Contracts Interpreted in Florida?

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Are you locked in a breach of contract dispute? Do you and the other party have a disagreement over the interpretation of the agreement? You may be wondering how contracts are interpreted by courts in Florida. Here, our Miami commercial litigation attorney explains the most important things you should know about contract interpretation in… Read More »

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What Options Do I Have If I Was a Victim of Consumer Fraud in Florida?

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Were you the victim of consumer fraud? It is normal to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and ready to fight for justice. This raises an important question: What legal options are available for consumer fraud victims in Florida? Here, our West Palm Beach FDUTPA lawyer answers the questions by providing an overview of your options if… Read More »

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Netflix Prevails in a Shareholder Lawsuit Over Account-Sharing

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

On January 8th, 2024, Reuters reported that Netflix prevailed in court in a shareholder lawsuit. The lawsuit—which was brought on behalf of Netflix shareholders between January of 2021 and April of 2022—alleged that the company made material misrepresentations about the extent to which account-sharing was hurting its growth. Here, our Miami shareholder dispute attorney… Read More »

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Understanding the Florida Homestead Exemption

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

If you are in debt and have creditors coming after you, or perhaps if you are a creditor, and are trying to collect a consumer debt, you may have heard that if you have a homestead in Florida, that homestead is completely exempt from collections, regardless of how big or how expensive or how… Read More »

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The Benefits of a Personal Guarantee

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

As you probably know, when someone signs a contract in his or her official capacity for and on behalf of a company, only the company, not the person signing can ever be held liable for damages in the event of a breach of that contract, absent certain specified exceptions in the law. This is… Read More »

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Is a Private Trial Right for You?

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

There is a seemingly never ending desire to try to work out conflict, without the cost, time and expense, of going to trial. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has filled this void to some extent, with contracts that routinely require mediation and arbitration to resolve disputes. But there is another, much lesser known and less… Read More »

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When is a Liquidated Damages Provision Unreasonable? (An Overview of Florida Law)

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

When one party breaches a contract, the other party has the right to pursue all available legal remedies. Most often, this involves seeking financial compensation through a breach of contract claim. In Florida, the non-breaching party is generally restricted to recovering for “actual damages.” That being said, parties may opt to include a liquidated… Read More »

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Woman in Florida Sues Hershey’s for “Deceptive” Packaging; Alleges FDUTPA Violation

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

On January 2nd, 2024, Fox 35 Orlando reported that a woman in Hillsborough County has filed a Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices (FDUTPA) complaint against Hershey’s, the Pennsylvania based multinational confectionery corporation. She contends that the company used deceptive packaging to market its ultra-popular “Reese’s” candy product. Here, our West Palm Beach deceptive… Read More »

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Miami-Dade County Judge Rules in Favor of Bank, Against former Officers/Directors

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

On January 3rd, 2024, the South Florida Business Journal ruled in favor of a financial institution in a shareholder dispute involving a conflict with its former officers and directors. Notably, the officers and directors in question were all shareholders in the company. U.S. Century Bank—the Miami-Dade County based community bank—prevailed in its motion to… Read More »

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Understanding Business Partitions

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

You may be aware that businesses can be owned by more than one person, regardless of the type of business entity. Whether an LLC, or a partnership, or a company, there are often multiple owners. But when those owners have a dispute, and one that can’t be resolved, often the only option is to… Read More »

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Things You Didn’t Know About Corporate Bylaws

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

If you start a business, you’re probably doing it because that’s the business you want to get into, and so that you can use your business skills for a profit. You didn’t go into business to draft paperwork, including bylaws. You’ve heard of bylaws, and people have said you need them, but there are… Read More »

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Your Business Can be Hit With Serious Damages in Employment Discrimination Cases

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

As a business owner, you hopefully are aware of the many laws that protect workers, and which tell you, as an employer, what you can and cannot do when it comes to your employees. Whether discrimination or retaliation or lawsuits involving improper pay or salaries, one thing is certain: violating state and federal employee… Read More »

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CFPB Unveils New Regulations Coming as FDIC Announces Proposed Rule Related False Advertising

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

On December 20th, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a significant crackdown on FDIC-related false advertising. Federal regulators emphasize that many non-traditional financial institutions are making material misrepresentations to consumers—misleading them into believing that their account is FDIC insured when that is not the case. Within this blog post, our Miami deceptive… Read More »

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Supreme Court Considering Hearing Business Partnership Tax Dispute

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

On December 18th, 2023, Bloomberg Tax reported that the Supreme Court of the United States is considering taking up a business partnership tax dispute. It could have significant implications for the future of the taxation of business partnerships at the federal and state level. Within this blog post, our West Palm Beach partnership dispute… Read More »

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Partnership Gone Wrong? Florida State Board Approves Lawsuit Against ACC

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Florida State University (FSU) has had a tumultuous year on the football field. The team went undefeated. Yet, after an injury to their star Quarterback Jordan Travis, they were left out of the four-team college football playoff. Now, FSU finds itself in a major dispute with its conference. On December 22nd, 2023, the Tallahassee… Read More »

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THC Products and Intellectual Property

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

THC is part of the chemical compound in cannabis—you may have seen it on all different kinds of products, including even dog treats. But you may have also heard of THC-laced gummies and other popular candies. And that’s where a lot of manufacturers are starting to get concerned, as THC makers are starting to… Read More »

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Accepting Partial Payments Can Land You in Trouble

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Let’s say that someone owes you money that they have not paid. Suddenly and out of the blue, a payment comes—but not a full payment. Just a payment for a part of the total that is owned. You know that staying out of court is always a good idea, and that some money is… Read More »

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Getting Attorneys Fees: When Are You the “Prevailing Party?”

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

When you have a business dispute, or a potential one, one prevailing question is whether it’s worth it financially to go to court. After all, you’ll have to pay an attorney, and depending on the complexity of the case, paying an attorney can eat into the amount that you would win in court, even… Read More »

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A Supplier Delivered Subpar Products—Is that a Breach of Contract?

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Imagine that you enter into a contract with a supplier. The products arrive on-time and in the correct number as stipulated by the contact. However, upon inspection, you determine that the products are of unreasonably inferior quality. Can a supplier be held liable for breach of contract because of inferior products? The short answer… Read More »

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Partnership Disputes in Florida: Can You Get Out of a Mandatory Arbitration Clause?

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Arbitration is a private process that is an alternative to litigation. It is governed by the Florida Arbitration Code. A contract—including a partnership agreement—may call for the mandatory arbitration (forced arbitration) of a dispute. A mandatory arbitration clause in a partnership agreement is generally enforceable, but there are some exceptions. Within this article, our… Read More »

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