When most people think about the relationships between businesses, they probably think about wholesalers dealing with retailers, or vendors providing services to another business. Our South Florida readers may not realize it, but one of the most important points at...
Year: 2015
Innovative strategies to resolve your business dispute
Miami entrepreneurs and business partners know that running businesses can be complex. There are so many elements involved, and probably the most challenging one is dealing with personnel. Companies typically have partners, officers, shareholders and employees to...
Royalty dispute involving ’70s funk band Wild Cherry settled
Many Florida residents may remember the song "Play That Funky Music," a hit for the band Wild Cherry in 1976 that remains popular today. The song continues to generate revenue, but as with so many things in the complicated world of royalties and licensing, it can be...
Various types of damages available for breach of contract
Miami businesses tend to rely heavily on contracts when performing work. Unfortunately, contracts are not always followed. Sometimes businesses come across financial issues or experience delays, causing upset clients. At times there may even be a breach of contract or...
What are some common construction defects in Miami?
Many Miami residents save up for years to purchase the home of their dreams. Maybe it's a multi-million dollar mansion or a smaller home that they plan to expand upon later. Whatever the case, nothing spoils a happy moment like construction defects. These...
What makes a non-compete agreement valid in Florida?
A non-compete agreement - also known as a restrictive covenant - is often put into place to preserve the rights of a company from being exploited by a current or former employee. Per Florida statute, a restrictive covenant can restrict or even prohibit an employee...
Developers and community activists differ on major Miami project
With the prominence of the Miami-based market and the number of people trying their hand at construction and commercial real estate transactions, it can be difficult to sift through all the different issues that arise when considering this business. Commercial real...
When disputes arise over health care contracts
Business contracts can be very complex. There are certain types of such contracts that can be particularly likely to be highly complicated. One such type are health care contracts. Many things contribute to the generally complex nature of health care contracts....
Uncovering the truth about Ponzi schemes — II
Last time, our blog started providing some background information on a particular type of investment fraud that seems to be occurring on a more regular basis here in the U.S. and around the world.The investment fraud in question is a Ponzi scheme, which, as we...
Uncovering the truth about Ponzi schemes
Anyone who reads the newspaper on a regular basis has likely noticed a steady increase in the number of major financial crime cases brought by government officials. Indeed, one term people have likely come across during the course of their readings on these cases is...