There is a common false perception that all lawyers are a professional community that will not go against each other in a court of law as a matter of occupational respect. The truth is that there are attorneys who actually practice in the legal malpractice field,...
Many Florida construction contracts are written to provide for some form of liquidated damages. Liquidated damages are intended to be a legitimate estimate of certain losses that one party could suffer in case of a breach of contract. Specifically, liquidated damages...
While financial fraud has always existed, technology makes it easier to come up with new scams. There are several types of financial fraud that an individual in Miami, Florida, can commit. Overview of financial fraud Financial fraud is willfully deceiving a person or...
Many people in Florida post reviews of different companies online. Some people also post on social media about the experiences they have had at different businesses. While writing honest reviews is allowed, people must take care to avoid defamatory comments online...
Businesses in Florida can find themselves in a lawsuit for various reasons, including unfair competition, disagreements with government regulatory agencies, public complaints, contract interference and much more. If you are faced with any of these matters, you should...
Fraud is a term that's often thrown around in public discourse. Florida courts of law, however, recognize different types of fraud and provide separate remedies for each. More specifically, Florida tort law differentiates between actual fraud and constructive fraud....
The concept of equitable relief dates back well before the establishment of the state of Florida and the founding of the United States. Equitable relief has its foundation in English common law, which forms the basis of the U.S. legal system in many ways. Basic...
Florida businesses enter into various contracts each and every day. While most people enter into a contract believing that they'll be able to deliver on their responsibilities, sometimes things happen that can stop them from doing so. When this happens, it may be...
One issue you might run into as a business owner in Florida is what to do when one of your partners wants to leave the company. This could happen for a number of reasons, and not all of them are related to business differences. For example, a partner might need to...
Unfortunately, some Florida businesses are participating in various types of business fraud. This type of behavior can be harmful to both employees and citizens throughout the state. Understanding what business fraud is and the different types can help to better...
