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...
Business Torts
How much do you know about the duties owed by officers, directors? – II
In a previous post, our blog started discussing how the law is structured in such a way that corporate officers, directors and controlling shareholders owe a fiduciary duty to the corporation and, by extension, its shareholders.Specifically, we examined how these...
How much do you know about the duties owed by officers, directors?
When it comes to the notion of holding corporate officers and directors accountable for malfeasance, the unfortunate reality is that many shareholders believe that they are without recourse.This is not the case, however, as the law has long held that corporate...
Florida contractors face fraud claims
Two former contractors for a prominent local contracting business are in considerable legal trouble after being accused of lying on their taxes. The fraud claims have been filed by the U.S. Attorney Office in Florida after major discrepancies were found between their...
Business tort law change could lead to increase in lawsuits
A recent decision from the Florida Supreme Court could have serious repercussions on the way that businesses are pursued in court. At issue is the application of business tort law when a contract is in place. The case involves a plaintiff, Tiara Condominium...
How to spot the signs of impending partnership disputes
In times of economic struggle, many businesses fail to flourish. Some even falter to such a degree that they eventually end in disaster. However, some Florida businesses fail simply because they were born of a partnership that was doomed from the start, and a wide...
Proper budgeting for litigation of royalty disputes
For many Florida businesses, the annual budgeting process focuses on the facts and figures from the prior year. While anticipatory budgeting plays a role in some instances, in many cases there are areas of need that are overlooked. A recent survey suggests that...
Hospital sued for breach of fiduciary duty
When a Florida business collects confidential medical data, it assumes the responsibility of protecting that information on behalf of its patients and clients. This is a duty that is taken very seriously by all business owners and management personnel, no matter how...
Partnership disputes suit over casino expansion settled
When Florida investors team up to work together on a large-scale project, a range of complications can occur. In many cases, these disputes lead to litigation between parties, which can put the project at the center of the dispute on hold. This was the case with a...
Patent dispute leads to unusual legal malpractice lawsuit
Florida patent holders may find a recent lawsuit of interest. The case involves a legal malpractice claim made by the client of a law firm. However, the complaint does not address issues surrounding how the client was represented by the law firm. At the heart of the...