CAN EMPLOYERS REQUIRE THAT EMPLOYEES GET VACCINATED?
As COVID-19 vaccines become widely available, many employers are asking if they can require employees to get vaccinated, and what they can do if workers refuse. The Equal Employment Opportunity […]
NEW YEAR, NEW COURTS-FLORIDA’S COUNTY COURTS TO COMMENCE HANDLING MATTERS WITH HIGHER VALUE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020
Effective January 1, 2020, Florida’s county courts shall have jurisdiction of matters in controversy that do not exceed the sum of $30,000, exclusive of interest, costs, and attorney fees, and […]
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Online Legal Services
At some point, most business owners will need professional legal services. Over the last few years, numerous online legal sites have emerged that provide individuals and business owners the option […]
CORPORATE DISSOLUTION IN FLORIDA
Under Florida law, the dissolution of a corporation can occur for many reasons. A corporation can be dissolved by the actions of incorporators; A corporation can be dissolved by the […]
Why do you Need an Advance Directive?
When we mention this term to people, the first question that they ask, is what are Advance Directives? The term advance directives refers to treatment preferences and the designation of […]
IN CASE YOU WEREN’T AWARE-CHANGES TO RULES INVOLVING SERVICE WITHIN THE FLORIDA COURT PROCEDURAL RULES
Effective January 1, 2019, Florida Court procedural rules relating to service via email have been amended to remove the five (5) extra days allowed for service by regular U.S. mail. […]
Three Documents Every College Student Needs to Sign
Graduating from high school is an exciting time in your child’s life. If you are anything like I was, you are probably busy with last-minute shopping, packing and worrying about […]
HIRING EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES-GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY AND GOOD FOR BUSINESS
In July 2010, President Barack Obama issued an Executive Order setting a five year goal of hiring 100,000 people with disabilities into the federal government. The Obama administration exceeded its […]
PROXIMATE CAUSE-Why Liability for Negligence May Still Exist Even When You Are Not the Primary Cause of the Injury
The Supreme Court of Florida, in the matter of Ruiz v. Tenet Hialeah HealthSystems, Inc. quashed the decision of the Third District Court of Appeal affirming the entry of a […]
Do You Have a Crisis Management Plan?
Crisis management has been defined as the process by which an organization deals with a disruptive and unexpected event that threatens to harm the company or its stakeholders. Before a […]
Why Playing Hard Ball With Your Residential Real Estate Transaction May Backfire
Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a seasoned veteran, a recent ruling from the Third District Court of Appeal will make you think twice about your negotiation tactics […]
The Value of Attending Automobile University
Many years ago when I was a young lawyer starting to represent businesses, I started looking for ways to learn more things that I could offer to my clients. Of […]
