Author Archives: Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig
Six Paths To Resolve A Partnership Dispute In Florida
Business is about relationships. This is especially true for people who own and operate a partnership. As with any relationship, a disagreement can arise between business partners. A disagreement can grow into a full-blown partnership dispute—especially if left unaddressed for too long. There are many different options available to settle a disagreement between business… Read More »
Federal Appeals Courts Revives The Boeing Shareholder Lawsuit
In November of 2021, Boeing’s Board of Directors announced a nearly $240 million settlement in a shareholder lawsuit. The claim was related to the company’s poor conduct regarding technical failures that led to two tragic 737 Max crashes that killed hundreds in Ethiopia and Indonesia. However, this case is not over yet. A federal… Read More »
What Is A Structured Settlement?
You may have heard the term “structured settlement” tossed around from time to time during personal injury lawyer commercials or other personal injury advertisements. But what exactly is a structured settlement? In plainest terms, a structured settlement is a negotiated financial or insurance arrangement through which a claimant agrees to resolve a personal injury… Read More »
2022 Florida Laws Now In Effect
With any new year often comes new laws, and 2022 is no different. Signed Florida bills have now gone into effect, but with all the other happenings over the past few weeks, it is probably a good idea to review what’s new for 2022. Let’s look at the reported laws that became effective in the Sunshine… Read More »
How To Handle An OSHA Investigation
You probably know what OSHA is—the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. You probably also know that they are charged with investigating workplace accidents, workplace safety, and generally making sure that businesses are maintaining a safe work environment, in compliance with federal laws. But you run a safe business, and follow all the laws, right?… Read More »
Be Careful Of False ‘Made In America’ Claims
It seems like every day there is a new lawsuit related to false advertising or false claims. These lawsuits are a reminder to businesses to be careful what they say in advertising. New Balance Gets Sued The recent controversy surrounds show maker New Balance and claims that it is “made in the USA,” a… Read More »
What Is Antitrust Law And Should You Worry About It?
Could your business get in trouble for antitrust violations? You may not think so. Antitrust law may sound like something that large multinational companies get in trouble for. Or, you may believe that your business is too small or too “under the radar” to get in trouble for this kind of thing. But in… Read More »
An Overview Of Class Action Civil RICO Claims
Through a civil RICO claim, a plaintiff has the right to hold a defendant (business, organization, or other enterprise) legally liable for losses caused by racketeering activity. In some circumstances, a civil RICO claim may be pursued as a class action lawsuit. In this article, our West Palm Beach RICO claims lawyer highlights the… Read More »
American Education Technology Company ‘Chegg’ Facing Shareholder Lawsuit
According to a report from Forbes, Chegg, an American education technology with a primary headquarters in Silicon Valley, is facing a class action shareholder lawsuit. A group of shareholders contend that they suffered significant financial losses due to material misrepresentations made by the company officers and directors. Within this blog post, our West Palm… Read More »
How To Deal With Intellectual Property (IP) Rights When Dissolving A Partnership
Intellectual property (IP) is a key asset for many business partnerships. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) reports that the collective value of all intellectual property hit another record high in 2021. When it comes time to dissolve a business partnership, it is crucial that parties take the proper steps to protect their IP… Read More »
Legal Considerations When Writing Letters Of Recommendations
Often, former employees look to you, as their former employer, for letters of recommendation. That former employee was good to you and a good worker, and you may be inclined to help him or her find new employment. Although you are encouraged to help others out, there are some legal aspects to letters of… Read More »
Getting Repaid With No Written Repayment Agreement
Although we know it’s not good practice, and not a good idea, it happens to a lot of very savvy business people: They end up loaning money to people, with no written repayment agreement. Perhaps the borrower is a friend, or a business associate, or someone you just trust will pay the money back…. Read More »
Florida Aerospace Company Facing Class Action Fraud Lawsuit
According to a report from WFLA News Channel 8, a Florida-based aerospace company is facing a class action securities fraud lawsuit. The claim contends that Redwire Corporation, a company based in Jacksonville, improperly misled its investors causing tangible financial harm. Here, our West Palm Beach deceptive & unfair trade practices lawyers provide a more… Read More »
Three Elements Of An Adequate Pleading In A Civil RICO Case
Through a federal or state civil RICO lawsuit, a business or consumer has the right to hold another party legally liable for damages caused by racketeering activity. As civil RICO lawsuits can be a powerful tool for justice—a successful claim allows for the recovery of treble damages. At the same time, civil RICO cases… Read More »
Shareholder Rights: What Are Corporate Bylaws?
A shareholder is an individual or institution that owns at least one share in a corporation. Both public companies and private companies can have shareholders. As a shareholder, you have a financial interest in seeing the company do well. However, unless you are a majority shareholder, you have limited ability to influence the company’s… Read More »
Non Disclosure Agreements In Divorces—For Your Business
If you have a business that deals in information that has to be kept private or protected from your competitors, you probably have loads of noncompete, nondisclosure or similar agreements. They are probably signed by your employees, contractors, vendors, or sometimes, your customers. But one person who probably has never signed a nondisclosure, but… Read More »
Legal Considerations For Work-From-Home Employees
When COVID-19 first hit, and shut down many businesses, many transitioned to having employees work from home. Some have now reverted back to in-person working, but many companies decided to stay with the work-from-home model. But in doing so, many businesses never gave any thought to new policies or procedures when dealing with employees… Read More »
Understanding The Federal False Claims Act
We often hear of people being called or accused of being “whistleblowers.” But what does that actually mean? When can an employee sue a business under federal whistleblowing laws? What Does the False Claims Act Do? The Federal False Claims Act allows someone, such as an employee, to sue a company or business for… Read More »
Business And Consumer Debt: Does It Matter Which Is Which?
To your business, debt is debt, it is money owed to you, and getting paid is an essential part of your business being able to operate. Why classify debt into what kind of debt it is? Consumer Debt Classifying debt matters because there are different rules that relate to how you can and cannot… Read More »
Florida’s Motorcycle Laws: What You Need To Know
Motorcycles are especially popular in Florida because there is no “off-season”. Bikers can enjoy year-round riding, unlike their counterparts to the north. And although it may seem like motorcycle laws in Florida sometimes don’t exist, they do. And they should be closely followed at all times. The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLSMV)… Read More »
