Recent Blog Posts
Drafting An Enforceable Arbitration Agreement
Whether it is a good idea or not to include an arbitration clause in your business contracts is an individual decision. You, along with your business law attorney, should consider your business, and weigh it against the pros and cons of arbitration, before making that decision. But once you’ve made the decision to require… Read More »
Protecting Your Business From COVID Related Lawsuits
COVID, and the current state of the pandemic, can be confusing. One day everything seems to be getting better, with restrictions being lifted, and the next day, there’s a new strain or variant, with new restrictions. Some of those restrictions may be suggestions by the CDC, and others may be laws that are put… Read More »
Considerations For Remote Work Agreements
When the pandemic subsided, many businesses opted to allow workers to continue to work from home. Many employers allowed this and carried on their normal business activities, without giving any thought to whether or not they may need remote work agreements. What is a Remote Work Agreement? A remote work agreement isn’t a new… Read More »
Crowdfunding And Venture Capital Basics
Not every company has the ability to immediately go public and raise capital through an initial public offering. For those who don’t, one viable option may be venture capital. What is Venture Capital? You may have heard of venture capital and private equity being spoken of together. While they are similar, there are technical… Read More »
Why You Should Have Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Statistics show 25% of crashes that happen in Florida, are hit-and-runs, where drivers decide running from the scene would be better than calling 911. Victims of hit-and-run crashes will ideally have Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage, also simply known as UM coverage. In the context of a hit-and-run accident, this coverage can pay for things like… Read More »
Pedestrian Deaths Spike During Pandemic
According to a recent New York Times article, pedestrian deaths have dramatically increased over the course of the pandemic: “Two years into the pandemic, such fatalities are soaring into record territory amid a nationwide flare-up in reckless driving. In various initiatives to reverse the trends, authorities in one state after another are citing factors… Read More »
Make Sure Your Business Doesn’t Infringe On Another’s Intellectual Property
If you start a business, you will name your business, and perhaps think of a slogan or saying. You may not give much thought about intellectual property—copyrights or trademarks—but if you aren’t careful, you can end up on the wrong end of a major intellectual property lawsuit by another company that holds the idea,… Read More »
Michael Pike Appears On WPTV To Discuss Hit-And-Run Awareness
Pike & Lustig, LLP Managing Partner Mike Pike recently appeared on WPTV to discuss hit-and-run awareness. To watch the video, click here. Nearly 25% of all crashes in Florida involve a hit and run, which translates to Florida drivers fleeing the scene of an automobile accident roughly 25 to 50 times a day. However,… Read More »
Congress Ends Forced Arbitration In Sexual Harassment Cases
You probably know that there are a host of federal laws that prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace. That includes prohibitions on sexual harassment. Sexual harassment can lead to your business being sued under both sexual harassment laws, as well as being sued for intentional battery or assault. Using Arbitration In order to… Read More »
What Is Proximate Cause In A Civil RICO Claim?
Through a federal civil RICO lawsuit or a Florida civil RICO lawsuit, a plaintiff can hold a defendant liable for financial damages caused by racketeering activity. Civil RICO claims are not just for holding criminal enterprises accountable. A legitimate business or organization could face civil RICO liability if they have caused another party losses… Read More »
Survey: Class Action Shareholder Lawsuits Are Expected To Rise Sharply In 2022
According to a report from the Valdosta Daily Times, U.S. companies are preparing for a steep rise in class action litigation—especially class action lawsuits that are being initiated by shareholders. A recent survey from a reputable organization found that corporate leaders are anticipating a 27 percent increase in class action litigation, the highest increase… Read More »
What to Know About Foreign Limited Partnerships Disputes In Florida
No business owner wants to be involved in a legal dispute—especially against one of their own partners. If you own or operate a foreign limited partnership in Florida and you are dealing with a serious internal disagreement, it is imperative that you know how to protect your rights and interests. In this article, our… Read More »
Florida Civil RICO Lawsuit: Geico Seeking $6 Million In Damages For Alleged PIP Fraud
According to a report from Law.com, Geico is seeking $6 million in damages in a civil RICO lawsuit in Florida. The multi-billion dollar insurance company alleges that several defendants carried out a fraud scheme related to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. In this blog post, our Miami RICO claims lawyers offer a more comprehensive… Read More »
Federal Regulators Charge Florida Auto-Sales Telemarketers With Deceptive Marketing
On February 9th, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced commercial fraud charges against a group of auto-sales telemarketing companies in Florida. The nation’s top business regulator alleges that consumers were bilked out of approximately $6 million due to deceptive marketing practices related to extended warranties. In this blog post, our West Palm Beach… Read More »
Shareholder Derivative Claims: What Is A Special Litigation Committee (SLC)?
There are two main types of shareholder lawsuits: Direct action and a derivative claim. The Cornell Legal Information Institute defines a shareholder derivative action as “lawsuit brought by a shareholder on behalf of a corporation.” A minority shareholder may pursue derivative litigation when they believe that the company itself has a valid claim, but… Read More »
How Do Business Competitors File A Claim Under The FDUTPA?
The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) prohibits companies from using misleading, abusive, and otherwise unlawful practices to sell products and services. The FDUTPA is well-known as an important consumer protection law. What is less known is that the state statute also provides legal remedies to competitors of businesses that have engaged… Read More »
What Are The Remedies For Breach Of A Partnership Agreement?
Partnerships are among the most common business entities in Florida. Whether you are part of a general partnership (GP), limited partnership (LP), limited liability partnership (LLP), or limited liability limited partnership (LLLP), you should have a professionally-written partnership agreement in place. Your partnership agreement is the basis of your rights and responsibilities. This raises… Read More »
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Settles $420 Million Shareholder Lawsuit
A massive settlement has been reached in a major shareholder lawsuit over the pricing of generic drugs. According to reporting from Reuters, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries—the Israeli multinational pharmaceutical company—will pay approximately $420 million to resolve an outstanding claim by shareholders. The world’s second largest manufacturer of generic drugs, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries recently faced legal… Read More »
Fatal Bicycle Accident Reported In West Palm Beach
Tragic news was reported over the weekend involving a woman falling to her death in a drawbridge accident. Details are still murky, but WPBF News is reporting that an investigation is underway in West Palm Beach into how and why a woman fell to her death while crossing a drawbridge that went up while… Read More »
Another Win For Pike & Lustig: $23.8 Million Verdict Returned In Broward County For Construction Laborer
The case of Jovani Verduzco, a 22-year-old inexperienced construction laborer, whose legs were violently pinned between a front loader machine and bucket on a Davie construction site back in April 2016, was horrifying to all who witnessed the hour-plus rescue broadcast on live television. Mr. Verduzco was injured while attempting to operate a Bobcat… Read More »
