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 goal by hiring 109,575 part and full time employees with disabilities between fiscal years 2011 and 2015. In January 2017, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity […]
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 directed verdict in favor of Respondent Arturo Lorenzo, M.D., holding that the Third District erred in its decision when it equated the proximate cause of […]
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 crisis happens, business owners should think about how the situation will impact employees, customers and the company’s value. A crisis can happen at any time, […]
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 and obligations when entering into an “As Is Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase”. In June 2018, the Third District Court of Appeal affirmed the […]
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 course, I could read more articles about legal topics. I could also attend seminars and listen to continuing legal education tapes or CDs. However, I […]
Our Lawyers’ Well-Being Is Our Business And Good For Business
Shortly after I started at this firm, I was informed that all the lawyers would be participating, as a group, in a six month program with a life coach/executive business coach. Although I had heard the term “life coach” on trendy t.v. shows, I really did not know what a “life coach” did or how […]
Family Business Law is Not Family Law: Handling Management and Legal Challenges in a Family Business
Unlike family law that deals with issues such as divorce, child custody and alimony, family business law deals with the issues associated with starting, growing and transferring your business. However, there really isn’t an official area of law called “family business law”. It includes practice areas, such as general business or corporate law, real estate […]
PAY ATTENTION, FLORIDA BUSINESS OWNERS! WHAT FLORIDA BUSINESSES SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PROTECTING THEMSELVES AGAINST ADA CLAIMS
On July 1, 2017, Florida Statutes section 553.5141 came into effect and will potentially assist business owners in defending themselves against lawsuits for alleged violations of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Here is what Florida business owners should know if they intend to reap the benefits of this law. Title III […]
The Benefits of Meditation in the Workplace
Companies are facing new and different challenges that were never considered in the past. Employee retention, increased government regulation, increased cost of legal compliance, global competition, political uncertainty and many other factors have created issues that owners have been forced to confront in an ever-changing business landscape. However, in order to remain competitive in today’s […]
BATTLING LLC MEMBERS – Why the Company’s Operating Agreement May Prevent You From Suing Another Member of Your LLC
The Third District Court of Appeal, in the matter Tulga Demir v. Georg Schollmeier, recently reversed a trial court’s final order granting summary judgment in favor of Appellee Georg Schollmeier. The appellate court held that the agreement governing the financial contributions made by the parties’ to their company, Avrupa, LLC, precluded liability against Tulga Demir, […]
ADA Reform: Applying the Brakes on Drive-by Serial Plaintiffs Posing as Legitimate ADA Advocates
Over the last decade, there has been an influx of lawsuits for purported violations of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) being filed across the country, particularly in California and in Florida.1 Unfortunately, one of the primary reasons for this wave of ADA cases is not due to increases in […]
How Can ADA Litigation Impact Commercial Property Owners
More than two decades after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, many facilities covered under this law are still being sued for their alleged failure to comply with the standards. What is the ADA ? The ADA is an important statute designed to give persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to […]
