Business Torts

A business owner's livelihood, as well as the livelihood of their employees, is tied up in the entity that they create and run to offer goods or services to others. All across Miami, men and women get up each day and put their hearts and souls into making their...

Partnership disputes can oftentimes result in litigation which can be partnership ending. Partnership disputes most often arise from a real or perceived breach of trust between the partners. The most common breaches of trust usually involve money, self-dealing by one...

Competition in the business world is a good thing but, at times, it can cross the line into tortious conduct. There are legal resources available to help parties impacted by interference with contractual relations or a business expectancy. Tortious interference occurs...

When businesses enter into a contract, there is an understanding between them that both parties will act in good faith and do their best to hold up their end of the deal. However, when a third party interferes with the contract with the purpose of forcing someone to...

When an employee signs a non-compete agreement, they generally are not allowed to work for a competitor of their current employer for a set number of months after leaving said employer. A violation of a non-compete agreement is considered a breach of contract and can...

When an owner of a patent, copyrighted material or property allows another party to use their work, they can require the user to pay them royalties. Royalties can equal a percentage of the revenue earned by using the work. When the user refuses to pay the royalties, a...

When two parties disagree about the terms of their contract, their once seemingly perfect business transaction can turn into a full-on contract dispute. Contract disputes can be messy and cause all parties to lose time and money. According to a recent report, Osceola...

Families in Florida who are involved in a business together will have to adhere to the same laws as anyone else. It is unfortunate that family disputes often arise when there is a business at stake, but it happens quite frequently. Allowing personal relationships to...

Going into business in Miami can be complicated. Many prospective business owners and entrepreneurs will seek to have partnerships, limited liability companies and other options to provide themselves with protection and flexibility. These businesses can be extremely...

Over the course of several years, Florida business owners often build strong relationships with their employees, vendors and other contacts. No matter how strong these relationships may be, however, they can quickly deteriorate when disputes arise and people part...