Recent Blog Posts
Understanding Bystander Liability And Good Samaritan Laws
If you were at risk, or needed immediate help, you would like to believe that others would come rushing to your aid. But would they be…and if they weren’t, and they didn’t help or save you, could you sue? No Bystander Liability There is actually no law that requires that anybody come to anybody… Read More »
A Lesson From Steve Jobs On The Importance Of Business Equity Structures
Steve Jobs became a household name when Apple busted on to the technology scene in the 1970s and has since become a bit of a legend to tech enthusiasts around the world. Perhaps lesser known, however, is the tale of Steve Jobs getting ousted from his own company in 1985. This story teaches an… Read More »
Consumer Fraud Is On The Rise
Federal Trade Commission data released earlier this year shows that consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022, an increase of more than 30 percent over 2021. The reports came from 2.4 million consumers, with the most reported type being imposter scams, followed by online shopping scams. Prizes, sweepstakes, and lotteries; investment… Read More »
My Business Partner Breached Our Partnership Agreement: What Are My Remedies?
A partnership agreement is a core founding document for business partnerships in Florida. Each partner should abide by their contractual duties. When they fail to do so, it can cause personal and/or professional problems for their business partner. This raises an important question: What options are available to handle a breach of partnership agreement… Read More »
One Killed In Four Car Pile-Up In Hallandale Beach
According to a report from CBS Miami, one person was killed and another person was injured in a four car pile-up accident in Hallandale Beach. The early morning accident is still under a comprehensive investigation. Here, our Miami car accident attorney explains what we know about this crash and highlights key reasons why multi-vehicle… Read More »
Shareholder Litigation: Amazon Prevails In Proposed Biometric Privacy Lawsuit
According to a report from Bloomberg Law, Amazon has prevailed in a key procedural matter in a BIPA lawsuit filed by a shareholder. A plaintiff shareholder sought to open up an investigation into the company over possible violations of state biometric lawsuits—specifically the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. The plaintiff alleged damage to their… Read More »
One Killed In Tragic T-Bone Tractor Trailer Crash In Palm Beach County
According to a report from WPTV NBC 5 News, a Fort Pierce, FL man was killed in a tragic tractor trailer crash in Palm Beach County. A preliminary investigation determined that the man’s SUV T-boned an oncoming semi-truck. Here, our West Palm Beach truck accident lawyer explains what we know about the crash and… Read More »
Does A Court Have To Hear A Shareholder Derivative Lawsuit In Florida?
A shareholder derivative lawsuit is a legal action initiated by one or more shareholders of a company on behalf of the company against a third party, typically its officers and directors, for alleged wrongdoing. In a derivative lawsuit, the shareholder acts as a representative of the company and brings the lawsuit against the alleged… Read More »
Class Action False Advertising Lawsuit Against Protein Powder Brand Will Move Forward
According to a report from Courthouse News Service, a federal court will allow a class action false advertising claim against a protein powder manufacturer to proceed. The lawsuit alleges that Reliance Vitamin—a New Jersey company that makes a protein powder ‘PlantFusion’—deliberately misled consumers about the quantity that they were receiving. Here, our Miami deceptive… Read More »
Are ‘Trade Secrets’ Just Unpatented Intellectual Property?
A ‘trade secret’ is a term that may be more associated with lore than the legal world, however trade secrets are real and play a significant role in business and intellectual property law. Trade secrets refer to valuable and confidential information that provides a competitive advantage to a business and are intangible assets not… Read More »
Taco Bell Petitions Government To Cancel Trademark Of ‘Taco Tuesday’
In another public trademark battle, Taco Bell is fighting to cancel the federally registered trademark of the phrase “Taco Tuesday”. The phrase is trademarked by two small companies called Spicy Seasonings LLC and Gregory Hotel Inc., but Taco Bell’s argument suggests the “common phrase…should be freely available to all who make, sell, eat and… Read More »
Childbirth Is Safe, But Malpractice Does Happen
In today’s day and age, childbirth is a relatively safe practice. So safe, in fact, that it’s easy to forget how dangerous that the childbirth process actually would be, if not for modern technology, and the acquired skill of doctors in that field. But errors in childbirth do happen, and when they do, the… Read More »
The Role Of Life Care Planning In Serious And Catastrophic Injury Cases
Can you see the future? Probably not, although it would be a useful skill to have. One area where it would be useful, is in evaluating the level and extent of damages going into the future for someone who is catastrophically injured, especially someone who is injured at a relatively young age. Looking Into… Read More »
Surprising Nursing Home Care Statistics
You may already know that the conditions in many South Florida nursing homes are poor, and ripe for abuse or neglect of our elderly and infirm population. But often, it takes statistics to really bring home the reality of how dire the situation is. Here are some pretty frightening and concerning facts about nursing… Read More »
Ambien Side Effects May Include Car Accidents
When we think of liability for defective drugs, we often think of negative effects of the drug itself; that is, the drug causes cancer, or gets someone ill. But as recent lawsuits against prescription drug Ambien show, drug liability can come in a number of forms. What is Ambien? Ambien is a drug that… Read More »
Humans Still Run, And Make Mistakes In, Amusement Parks
Amusement park rides come in all shapes and sizes, and the parks they are located at or in, can be temporary or permanent. And while maintenance and physics play a large role in how safe amusement park rides are, there is still one factor that is the most important of all, and it is… Read More »
Dangers Of Getting Manicures And Pedicures
For many people a day at the nail salon is a day of relaxation. Getting pampered, and getting nails done, is a bit of self indulgence that we all deserve. But the seemingly innocuous act of getting manicures or pedicures, can actually have serious consequences. Small Wounds–At First What is so alarming about injuries… Read More »
Judge Declines To Approve Shareholder Litigation Settlement In AMC Case
According to a report from Deadline, a judge has denied a proposed “quick” settlement in a shareholder lawsuit centered around AMC. At this time, the settlement terms will not be executed. Though, the parties may still eventually be able to resolve the matter in a manner that satisfies the court. Here, our Miami shareholder… Read More »
Resolving A Business Partnership Agreement Over An Uneven Workload
Partnerships can be complex businesses. By the very structure of the business, the partners must rely on each other—including to pick up their fair share of the workload. What happens if one partner is not caring about their weight? It could lead to hard feelings, business issues, and even a legal conflict. Here, our… Read More »
Anti-SLAPP Laws Cited in Dismissal of Marilyn Manson Defamation Suit: What is a SLAPP lawsuit?
A very public legal battle between musician Marilyn Manson and actress Evan Rachel Wood (and additional defendant, Illma Gore) has put a spotlight on SLAPP laws. A California judge recently tossed out the bulk of a defamation lawsuit against Wood that Manson filed in early 2022. Wood’s two-part HBO documentary, Phoenix Rising, had just been… Read More »
