Recently, IR Global and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) released a publication in which the two groups collaborated to provide information about issues of importance to potential clients from around the world. Attorney Harry A. Payton is a member of both of...
Clickwrap agreements are binding contracts between businesses and consumers. These online contracts occur when a person “accepts” terms on a company’s website by simply clicking a button or checking a box that states, “I agree.” Also known by other names such as...
As counsel for the plaintiff in a case involving internet theft, Payton & Associates defeated a petition for certiorari. Plaintiff sued three defendants. Plaintiff settled with one of the defendants. One of the two remaining defendants sought discovery of the...
If you were in a deposition right now, with your hands folded on top of the table in front of you, with your watch covered by your shirtsleeve and were asked “Do you know what time it is?” do you know the correct way to respond? You stretch out your arm to which your...
The question of almost every party to a contract that remains to be fully performed is whether Covid-19 is an act of God that will excuse performance by the party who has yet to complete performance. The starting point in any such inquiry is the written agreement...
The question of almost every party to a contract that remains to be fully performed is whether Covid-19 is an act of God that will excuse performance by the party who has yet to complete performance. The starting point in any such inquiry is the written agreement...
If you think a commercial contract can protect you from a garnishment, you may well be wrong. While proper wording of a contract is essential to safeguard your interests and provide a path to recovery in the event of a default, the courts have made it clear that a...
In my more than 40 years as a trial lawyer, I have seen arbitration go from being vilified because it divested the courts of jurisdiction over civil disputes to becoming the preferred form of dispute resolution in many commercial situations.For those who are...
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), most businesses are required to make all electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities, including their websites. Otherwise, you may be surprised by a lawsuit from plaintiff's lawyers who...
When companies in Florida look to expand or move into a better space for their operations, they may decide to purchase commercial real estate. This can be a very important decision for the company and one that needs to be done carefully. There are also many steps to...