Tag Archives: Business Law Attorney West Palm Beach
Civil RICO Lawsuit Brought Against HomeAdvisor
According to reporting from PR Newswire, a class action civil RICO lawsuit has been brought against IAC/InteractiveCorp and its subsidiary company HomeAdvisor. HomeAdvisor is a web based company that helps to match homeowners with contractors and other home service companies. HomeAdvisor not only provides a directory of local companies that offer home-related services, but… Read More »
New Joint Employer Regulations Could Impact Franchise Owners
Who actually employs the workers at a franchised business? Certainly, the franchisee has a role as an employer, but does the franchisor? Recently, the Department of Labor (DOL) released new guidance on the role of the franchisor as a potential employer. This follows a decision made by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) last… Read More »
Do People Involved in Partnership Disputes Need to Retain an Attorney?
Partnerships are one of the most common business formations utilized in Florida. A partnership exists when two or more individuals cooperate to conduct business for profit. While partnerships are relatively easy to form, they have the inherent drawback of making all partners personally liable for all debts incurred by the business. In fact, if… Read More »
Understanding Limitations on Corporate Liability
Corporations confer a variety of benefits on their shareholders and executives. One of the most important benefits from a business litigation standpoint is that the corporate structure creates a way for investors to limit their liability in the company in case something goes awry. This limited liability means that in most circumstances, the corporation’s… Read More »
Stopping Bad Behavior during the Case: Preliminary Injunctions
Lawsuits are a versatile tool in the business world. Although many lawsuits are focused on the past, trying to recover damages for some harm that has already occurred, they do not have to be. Sometimes, parties can bring a lawsuit seeking to stop someone from taking an action. This is known as seeking an… Read More »
