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Microaggression: When Small Workplace Harassment Causes Big Problems
If you have a workplace you are probably on the lookout to spot, recognize, and stop harassing, insulting or degrading comments made to any marginalized group or protected class of employees. You hopefully have comprehensive policies about how to spot, stop, and report when this happens. But there is another kind of harassment at… Read More »
You Can Represent Yourself, But Should You?
So you or your business have a lawsuit that needs to be filed, or perhaps you or your business are the one being sued. The case seems “small,” perhaps, easy to win or defend, or the amount in controversy doesn’t seem large. It can be very tempting to ask whether or not you need… Read More »
What to Know About Truck Accidents and Product Liability Claims in Florida
Were you hurt in a semi-truck accident in Florida? If the crash was caused or made worse by a vehicle defect—or with the tractor trailer or your car―you may have a product liability claim. In Florida, manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that products are properly tested and reasonably safe for consumers. Here, our… Read More »
The Insurance Company Offered a Truck Accident Settlement—Should I Take It?
Were you hurt in an eighteen wheeler crash in South Florida? You need compensation to cover your damages, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Truck accident litigation is relatively uncommon. The Bureau of Justice of Statistics (BJS) reports that fewer than three percent of tort cases go to trial. Many claims… Read More »
Title IX Investigation Against Florida College Basketball Coach Dismissed
According to a report from The Independent Florida Alligator, the Title IX investigation into Todd Golden—the head coach of the Florida Gators—has been dismissed. Investigators determined that they could find “no evidence to support the allegations of sexual harassment and stalking.” Here, our Miami sexual assault attorney provides a more comprehensive overview of the… Read More »
The Duty to Repair in Commercial Leases
There are a lot of differences between residential and commercial leases, but one major difference is that there are a lot more laws that govern leases between residential tenants and landlords. For businesses, this can create some confusion and uncertainty, because there are no “standard provisions” in commercial leases, and there are few legal… Read More »
Derivative and Direct Shareholder Actions: What’s the Difference?
A company with shareholders owes duties towards its shareholders. There is no one comprehensive list of those duties, but generally, a company and its owners or officers must act diligently, intelligently, with due care, and should avoid things like self dealing or conflicts of interest that put them, individually, ahead of the good of… Read More »
Basics and Benefits of C Corp Taxation
There is an irony to taxation when it comes to forming businesses. On the one hand, nobody wants to pay taxes, or certainly, they don’t want to pay more than they have to. On the other hand, when considering the pros and cons of starting a business many new business owners overlook the tax… Read More »
Semi-Truck Strikes and Kills Student On Bicycle in South Florida
According to a report from NBC 6 South Florida, a semi-truck collided with two young teenagers who were on their bicycles in South Florida. Tragically, Landon Coggin, 13, was killed in the accident. Another student, 12-year-old Elias Angel, was injured. Here, our Miami semi-truck accident attorney explains what we know about this tragic collision… Read More »
How to Get a Police Report After a Truck Accident in Miami
Involved in a crash with a large commercial truck in Miami or elsewhere in the surrounding region? It is imperative that you take immediate action to get a copy of the police report. It is a key form of evidence. Here, our Miami tractor trailer crash attorney explains what you need to do to… Read More »
Can You Get Compensation for Pain and Suffering in a Civil Sexual Abuse Claim in Florida?
Sexual assault victims have endured a deep, terrible violations of their bodily autonomy. Through a civil sexual abuse claim, they have the right to hold responsible parties liable for the full extent of their damages. You may be wondering: Can I seek financial compensation for pain and suffering as part of a sexual assault… Read More »
Legal Hurdles and Issues for Podcasters
So you want to start a podcast – or maybe you already have. Among the many things to consider as you put yourself and your opinions online, probably the thing you least think about are legal issues. But if you’re in the public eye, you do need to be mindful of the types of… Read More »
Divorce and Asset Division: A Guide for Business Owners
Jesse Fulton, Attorney Divorce is complicated but it can be particularly challenging for individuals who own businesses, as the separation of personal and professional assets often adds an additional layer of difficulty. In Florida, assets acquired during the marriage are typically considered marital property, which means they may be subject to equitable distribution during… Read More »
Understanding the Defense of Duress
In contract law, we must enter into contracts under our own free will. This means that contracts entered under pressure—legally, called duress—are invalid. But life has a lot of stressors, and many contracts are entered into under circumstances that are stressful. Does that make almost every contract subject to be invalidated just because someone… Read More »
Influencer Lawsuit Could Change Online Landscape for Creators
If you post online content, either individually or in connection with your job or business, you probably already know not to steal anybody’s intellectual property. Things like songs, logos, designs, or phrases belong to whomever publishes them, and ripping those off and claiming those as your own can get you sued. But what about… Read More »
An Overview of Owner-Operator Truck Accident Claims in Florida
It is not uncommon for truck drivers to own and operate their own vehicle. Indeed, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reports that there are nearly 950,000 owner-operator truck drivers nationwide. For injured victims, some unique issues can arise in owner-operator truck accident cases. At Pike & Lustig, LLP, we want to ensure you… Read More »
Hall of Fame Pitcher Mariano Riveria Named in Civil Lawsuit, Accused of Covering Up Sexual Abuse
According to a report from The New York Times, Mariano Riveria—the former pitcher for the New York Yankees—has been named in a civil lawsuit that has been filed in Florida. Mr. Riviera and his wife are accused of helping to cover up sexual abuse. They vehemently deny any wrongdoing. Here, our Miami sexual abuse… Read More »
Port St. Lucie Man Killed After Being Struck By Semi-Truck on Highway
According to reporting from CBS 12 News, a man from Port St. Lucie has been killed in a collision with a semi-truck on a highway in South Florida. The man was reportedly outside of his own vehicle, near the shoulder of the highway when the terrible crash happened. Here, our Miami semi-truck accident attorney… Read More »
What is Promissory Estoppel?
Is a promise a contract? Legally, it is not. A promise, on its own, has no elements of an actual contract. It has no offer, no acceptance, no consideration, and not even a meeting of the minds. But don’t let that fool you—a promise, specifically a broken promise, can absolutely form the basis of… Read More »
Considerations When You or an Employee of Your Company Files for Bankruptcy
If you have a job, or you own a company, there may be life events that happen to you that you would rather be kept secret. One of those things may be bankruptcy. There certainly is no shame in bankruptcy—people do it all the time, and often, because of circumstances that they didn’t cause…. Read More »
