Recent Blog Posts
False Advertising In Florida: Know The Definition And Your Legal Options
Advertising is everywhere. As all savvy consumers know-well, advertising is not independent or unbiased. An advertisement is trying to sell a product or service. Companies have a right to advertise. At the same time, you have a fair and reasonable expectation that an advertisement is making accurate representations. False advertising is an illegal, deceptive… Read More »
DOJ: Fourth Person In Florida Pleads Guilty To RICO Charges In ‘Grandparent Scam’ Case
On May 26th, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) officially obtained a guilty plea from a fourth person in a so-called “grandparent scam.” The defendant, Joaquin Lopez, 46 of Broward County, is one of several people in this case who has ties to Florida. Mr. Lopez was allegedly part of a criminal racketeering scheme… Read More »
June 20 Is Ride To Work Day
The internationally-recognized Ride to Work Day, which is held on the third Monday of June, is coming up in just a couple weeks. The 501 c4 non-profit organization advocates and supports the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and provides information about everyday utility riding to the public. Motorcyclists are encouraged annually to… Read More »
Doing Business With The Government Can Threaten Your Trade Secrets
When you sign up to do a government contract, or any service for the government, you may be forgetting one thing: Government information is public, both under federal and state law. That means that anybody can ask for it, and receive it. But you may have information in your bid, or correspondence with the… Read More »
Supreme Court Rules On Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit
The highest court in the United States has ruled on a case from a Florida accident in which a 13-year-old girl was hit by a pickup truck, leaving her in the vegetative state in which she remains to this day. The Supreme Court of the United States ruled 7-2 against the woman, thereby allowing… Read More »
Social Media Companies Go To Battle With Texas
If you have a business, it’s likely you have a website. If your website has opinions or viewpoints on it, you may feel that you are safe under the First Amendment to say or write what you want. But a Texas law aimed at social media companies is poised to try to change that…. Read More »
National Dog Bite Awareness Week: June 5 To 11
National Dog Bite Awareness Week was Sunday, June 5, through Saturday, June 11, 2022, and although it focused on postal workers’ safety, it’s important that every dog owner know Florida’s liability laws when it comes to dog ownership. Florida’s dog bite statute, which can be found at Florida Statutes section 767.04, states the following:… Read More »
What Is A Registered Agent?
If you’ve registered a corporation at any point, you’ve probably noticed that you have to designate a registered agent. In fact, you may have had a registered agent for many years, and maybe not even have known who it was or what your registered agent is even supposed to do for you. What Does… Read More »
LLCs, LLPs, And LLLPs…What’s The Difference?
If you are looking to start a business, there are a lot of options. Many people know about an LLC, which can provide some benefits that a traditional corporation cannot do. You can be a single-member LLC, there are tax benefits, and you have flexibility over who has what decision making for the business…. Read More »
Mistakes Businesses Make On Social Media
Social media is everywhere, and it is a valuable tool in promoting your business. But it’s also sometimes abused. It’s easy to make mistakes on social media—here’s some to avoid. Taking Posts Down Before we get to the things that businesses often do wrong on social media, many people ask, “can’t I just take… Read More »
What Must Be Disclosed To You If You Purchase A Franchise?
If you are thinking of buying a business, you may be considering a franchise. Many franchises have well known names, and established business models, making them ideal—you don’t need a lot of experience, many train you in the business, and many items, like promotional materials and marketing, are provided for you. When and if… Read More »
Report: Car Dealerships Still Charging Unlawful Fees In Violation Of FDUTPA (Buying Out Car Leases)
According to a report from Local News 10, too many auto dealerships in our state continue to violate the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) by charging unlawful fees. The law is clear: Consumers in Florida should not be charged any “dealer fees” when buying out car leases. In this blog post,… Read More »
Four Things To Know When Requesting An Accounting In A Partnership Dispute In Florida
Are you locked in a financial dispute with a business partner? If so, an accounting (equitable accounting) may be one of your best options for a cost-effective, efficient solution. In this article, our West Palm Beach partnership disputes attorney highlights four tips to keep in mind if you are preparing to request an accounting… Read More »
Hurricane Season 2022: What You Need To Do Legally To Protect Your Family Financially
By Daniel Lustig, Attorney and Partner, Pike & Lustig LLP Hurricane season begins on June 1 and this year forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center are once again predicting above-average hurricane activity this year, making it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends until November 30,… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Facing Shareholder Lawsuit Over Potential Deal With Frontier
Spirit Airlines is one of the nation’s top low-cost commercial carriers. It is headquartered in Miramar, Florida. The company is currently prepared to pursue a merger with one of the nation’s other most prominent budget carriers, Frontier Airlines. In recent weeks, the deal has been disrupted by a late-attempt by JetBlue to buy Spirit… Read More »
Civil RICO Claims: Understanding The Judicial Interpretation Of ‘Pattern’ Requirement
Through a civil RICO lawsuit (federal or state), a plaintiff can take action to hold a defendant(s) legally responsible for damages caused by unlawful racketeering activity. The treble damages provision of the civil RICO statute allows a plaintiff that brings a successful claim to recover compensation worth three times their actual damages. That being… Read More »
Shareholder Files Lawsuit Over Oscar Health IPO
According to a report from Fierce Healthcare, a shareholder has filed a class action lawsuit against Oscar Health. A New York City based health insurance firm, Oscar Health markets itself to consumers as providing flexible plans that offer greater telemedicine services. In March of 2021, Oscar Health raised more than $1 billion from investors… Read More »
Partnership Dispute: Am I Liable For A Business Partner’s Debt In Florida?
Disagreements between business partners can be among the most challenging commercial disputes to navigate. Partnership disputes can arise for a wide range of different reasons—debt is often an area of concern. You may be wondering: Are you liable for your business partner’s debt? In Florida, the answer depends on many factors—including the specific circumstances… Read More »
Robert Johnson Quoted In Hit And Run Coverage On CBS12
As we’ve discussed, May is Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety Awareness Month and unfortunately a tragic accident out of Palm Beach Gardens highlights the importance of safety by demonstrating what not to do. Pike & Lustig Associate Robert Johnson was tapped by CBS12 to discuss the hit & run accident and was quoted in the… Read More »
Florida’s New Receiver Laws And Commercial Foreclosures
Often, when lenders have an interest in commercial property, they are concerned that the property will be damaged, or mismanaged. The lender has an interest in the property given that the property is the lender’s security for the loan. Concerns a Foreclosing Lender May Have When a business defendant is in foreclosure, and the… Read More »
