Recent Blog Posts
Understanding Differences between First-Party and Third-Party Bad Faith
Insurance is an integral part of the business world, and unfortunately, there are instances where disputes happen between parties and an insurance company. Some of these disputes will give rise to what’s known as a bad faith claim. Bad faith claims in Florida have their roots in both common law and statutory law, and… Read More »
What Constitutes a Breach of Contract?
In Florida, a contract is formed when the applicable elements are present — offer, acceptance, and consideration. These agreements are meant to be enforced by law. A breach of contract is when one party doesn’t perform one or more of the requirements of this agreement. For there to be a breach of contract, the… Read More »
How EEOC Claims Negatively Affect an Employer
As an employer, you are prohibited from discriminating against employees based on factors like ethnicity, sex, disability, age, and more. When an employee feels there has been some type of discrimination, they may file a complaint, known as a Charge of Discrimination, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Even if the claims prove to… Read More »
Condo Association Website Requirements in Florida
If you have a condo association in Florida, it’s imperative you stay on top of applicable legislative changes that go into effect each year. For example, there is a new legislation regarding the requirement that associations with 150 or more units maintain a website and post copies of official records. The change was added… Read More »
Common Causes of Partnership Disputes in Florida
It doesn’t matter how successful your company is, it is pretty much inevitable that a partnership dispute will develop at least once. This can lead to lost business and, if unresolved, it could even lead to the dissolution of the partnership. If you’re in the middle of a partnership dispute, you need to contact… Read More »
5 Mistakes Employers Make Before Even Interviewing a Candidate
You may assume mistakes in an interview are limited to the prospective employee; however, the truth is, many employers make their share of mistakes when it comes to interviewing someone for a position. When you have a small business, a mistake can be amplified since the owner is also acting as a hiring manager,… Read More »
Common Types of Commercial Disputes
A civil lawsuit is typically filed between two parties to enforce a legal right, which usually involves the plaintiff seeking financial compensation from the defendant. When this involves businesses, it is typically referred to as a commercial litigation. There are a wide variety of dispute types that fall under the umbrella of commercial litigation,… Read More »
What to Know about Bad Faith Claims in Florida
If you’ve been involved in an accident and presented a claim to insurance that was wrongfully denied, you may be able to file a bad faith claim against the insurance company. In the event of a bad faith claim, you can pursue damages above and beyond the limits stated in the insurance policy. Bad… Read More »
