Author Archives: Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig
Airbnb And San Francisco Law Firm Facing Civil RICO Lawsuit In California
As of this writing, Airbnb and Sacks Ricketts Case LLP (a San Francisco based law firm) are facing a civil RICO lawsuit in a California federal court. The lawsuit stems from a business dispute involving the vacation rental company and its law firm with a local business owner. In this article, our Miami RICO… Read More »
Report: SPACs Increasingly Involved In Shareholder Litigation
According to a report from Reuters, special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have recently come under the microscope and are now facing a wave of litigation. Class action shareholder lawsuits involving special-purpose acquisition companies are up by more than 400 percent since this last year. Here, our West Palm Beach shareholder disputes lawyers provide an overview… Read More »
Serving A Lawsuit When You Can’t Find The Party That Needs To Be Served
It is a fundamental doctrine of our constitution, that someone who is sued, gets notice of the lawsuit, so that he or she may have the opportunity to defend himself. Usually, this is done through a process server, who personally serves someone with the lawsuit. But many times, the person that has to be… Read More »
Understanding Tenancies By The Entireties
When a husband or wife dies, the property of that spouse automatically transfers to the other spouse. No legal case or written document needs to exist, for that to happen. You may have known that already, but that concept is actually part of a larger doctrine in Florida (and national) law, called tenancy by… Read More »
Attorneys Fees And Florida’s Offer Of Judgment Statute
In many business law cases, a contract says that the winning party gets their attorneys fees from the losing party. Alternatively, a law may say that if you sue, and win, that you get attorneys fees, depending on what you’re suing for. Outside of those options – a contract or law—the winning party in… Read More »
Resolving A Partnership Dispute Through A Buyout
A dispute between business partners has the potential to cause serious damage to a company. When partnership disputes drag on, there are often no winners. If you are locked in a partnership dispute, it is generally best to look for a solution that will work for all parties. The best path forward may be… Read More »
Florida Attorney General Files FDUTPA Lawsuit Against Owner Of Olympus Pools
According to a report from WFLA News Channel 8, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking legal action against Olympus Pools, Inc. and the company’s owner James I. Staten, Jr. for alleged violations of the state’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA). Here, our West Palm Beach deceptive & unfair trade practices attorneys… Read More »
Five Tips For Defending A Civil RICO Lawsuit In Florida
Modelled after the federal RICO law, the Florida RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) Act provides civil remedies. An individual, business, or organization can file a civil RICO lawsuit to hold a defendant liable for damages caused by racketeering. As civil RICO claims allow for the recovery of treble damages, there is a lot… Read More »
Recognizing Age Discrimination In The Workplace
When it comes to age discrimination, a lot of people think they will know when it happens to them. The boss will tell you that you’re too old, or that the company needs “new blood,” or that you’re “slowing down.” But in reality, most age discrimination cases are much harder to recognize. In fact,… Read More »
Lyft Releases Safety Report About Ridesharing Incidents And Accidents
On October 25, 2021, ridesharing company Lyft unveiled its first-ever safety report. The report details the frequency of some of the most serious safety incidents that are reported to Lyft. And although rare, it’s important to know what to do if you find yourself in a ridesharing accident. Here’s what to do if you… Read More »
The Basics Of Hiring Your First Employee
We often talk about problems that big companies have, or legal issues related to companies with a lot of employees. But small and newer companies need legal help also, and one area that many small employers may be unfamiliar with, is how to hire their first employee, and the legalities that go with hiring… Read More »
How To Find The Best Personal Injury Lawyer In South Florida
What makes a good personal injury lawyer? Finding the best personal injury lawyer in South Florida can be an overwhelming feeling. You’ve already gone through personal trauma and may be dealing with medical bills, loss of income and the inability to take care of your family. Therefore, knowing exactly who to trust when it… Read More »
What Is A Fictitious Name, And Do You Need One?
Many people find that their official corporate business name doesn’t make a great name to put out to the general public. Your official corporate name may be difficult to remember, complex, or just not related to the product you are selling, or the image you are trying to put out into the public eye…. Read More »
FDUTPA Lawsuit Against Toyota Camry Continues To Move Forward
According to a report from CarComplaints.com, a Florida judge has allowed an FDUTPA lawsuit against Japanese-based vehicle manufacturer Toyota to move forward. A group of consumers allege that Toyota violated Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) by selling Camrys with defective HVAC systems. Here, our West Palm Beach deceptive & unfair trade… Read More »
Does A Business Partnership Exist? The Intent Of The Parties No Longer Matters
Are you in a business partnership in Florida? That question is not always as easy to answer as it seems. In some cases, the key issue in a partnership dispute is whether or not a partnership was actually formed in the first place. You may be wondering: How do you determine if a business… Read More »
Four Of The Most Common Issues In Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits
Shareholder derivative lawsuits fall into two categories: Direct lawsuits and derivative lawsuits. With a direct claim, a shareholder is filing a lawsuit on their own behalf. With a derivative claim, a shareholder is filing a lawsuit on behalf of the corporation itself. The Cornell Legal Information Institute notes that derivative claims are usually filed… Read More »
Government Is Cracking Down On Fake Product Reviews
If you sell a product online, reviews could be the lifeblood of your business, driving sales up or down, depending on the reviews themselves. What better way to ensure that your business, service or product gets the reviews that it needs, than by using fake reviews? Well, the government is coaching up on this… Read More »
What Is An NFT?
Many business contracts and agreements provide protections for intellectual property, or deal with issues that relate to intellectual property, such as trade secrets. But IP law is always evolving or changing, and the development of NFTs, or non-fungible tokens is no different. What is an NFT Anyway? NFTs are important if you produce or… Read More »
The Fair Labor Standards Act: Who Isn’t Covered?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that dictates what employees have to be paid. In addition to mandating that employees be paid the required minimum wage, the FLSA also requires that tipped employees be paid a certain way, and that overtime pay be provided for employees that work more than… Read More »
National Teen Driver Safety Week Is October 17-23, 2021
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) announced their recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and public safety partners across Florida. The campaign runs from October 17-23 and aims to educate teens and their caregivers on safe driving practices and remind them… Read More »