Tag Archives: Business Litigation Palm Beach county
Paul McCartney Files Proactive Copyright Claim Against Sony/ATV
According to reporting from Rolling Stone, Beatles singer Paul McCartney has filed a federal copyright lawsuit against Sony/ATV in order to proactively confirm his ownership of several Beatles songs, including ‘Hey Jude’ and ‘Yesterday’. McCartney believes that the ownership of theses tracks should revert back to him in the fall of 2018. Sony’s path… Read More »
What are Subsidiary Companies?
A subsidiary company is any company that is majority owned and controlled by another firm. Many well known businesses and brands are actually subsidiaries. For example, PepsiCo, the multi-billion dollar snack and beverage giant, itself owns many other famous brands. In fact, in the late 1990s PepsiCo purchased the Florida founded brand Tropicana. Big… Read More »
Did You Provide Labor or Materials for a Construction Project Without Receiving Payment?
You have legal options available. Florida law provides contractors with considerable tools to seek fair compensation for the labor and materials that they have provided to a construction project. While all standard contract rights also still apply, other legal options are available as well. Specifically, you may be able to get a construction lien… Read More »
How Can You Protect Your Property From a Construction Lien?
A construction lien, also known as a mechanic’s lien, is a security interest in a property. Contractors, subcontractors and individuals who provide materials or labor in an effort to improve a property may be able to seek a construction lien under certain circumstances. Specifically, if these parties did not receive full and fair payment… Read More »
Are You Starting a New Business in Florida? Read This
There are few things more exciting than starting a brand new business. The possibilities are endless. After all, it has been reported that even major companies like Google, Apple, and Nike got their start in a garage. In order to set up a business that will be able to thrive, you need to give… Read More »
Is Your Florida Business Being Sued? Here is What You Should Do Next
While individuals rarely face civil lawsuits, companies can potentially face legal action for a wide variety of different reasons. In fact, a company may be sued by a customer, an employee, a vendor or even a competitor. If your business is facing a lawsuit, it is normal to feel stressed out and overwhelmed. However,… Read More »
What You Need to Know About the American Arbitration Association (AAA)
The American Arbitration Association is a not-for-profit organization that handles alternative dispute resolution. This includes both arbitration and mediation. Both forms of dispute resolution can be useful tools for Florida businesses that are facing a potential legal dispute. If you have any questions or concerns about about the AAA, or alternative dispute resolution in… Read More »
Breach of Contract: What Happens Next?
Contracts are a critical part of productive business relationships. When you form a business contract, you have the reasonable expectation that the other party will live up to their end up the bargain. Unfortunately, sometimes another party will breach their contract obligations. If your business has had a contract breached, you need to take… Read More »
Construction Failure: Design Professional Malpractice
Construction projects often involve design professionals such as architects, engineers or structural consultants. When hired, these professionals have a legal duty to provide services that fully meet the legal standard of care. If a construction failure occurs, a dispute can arise over whether or not this issue was caused by a design professional breaching… Read More »
Important Elements of a Shareholders’ Agreement
A shareholders’ agreement is a business contract that details the rights and obligations of the stakeholders of a corporation. The agreement is the foundation of a successful business arrangement. It also protects your business interests. If your shareholders’ agreement is inadequate, it could lead to future disputes or to you losing out on your… Read More »
Nissan Involved In Florida Franchise Law Dispute
According to a story recently posted by Autonews.com, the Japanese automaker Nissan is currently involved a franchise law dispute with some of its Florida franchisees. The dispute stems from Nissan’s offer of cash based support to a specific franchise location. Other Florida Nissan franchisees believe that they are legally entitled to the same financial… Read More »
Corporate Bylaws and Shareholder Lawsuits
When it comes to shareholder derivative lawsuits, companies can often find themselves in an arms race with their own shareholders. Derivative lawsuits are tools that shareholders can use to bring a lawsuit on behalf of a company that they are invested in, when the directors or officers of the company refuse to bring a… 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 »
Who Just Hired the Lawyer?
Lawyers often refer to corporations as “legal fictions.” This means that from a legal standpoint a corporation is a real entity. It can sue people, be sued by people, and enter into contracts just like a real person can, but the corporation is not a real person. A corporation cannot hold conversations with people… Read More »
