In our capitalistic society, consumers are frequently exposed to advertisements for products and services. Unfortunately, advertisers sometimes make false claims or promises in their advertisements to mislead consumers into purchasing their products or services. For example, these advertisements may falsely tout amazing, “wholesale prices,” or extraordinary health benefits to be gained from the use of a product, thereby luring the consumer into purchasing the product or service on false pretenses. If you, as a consumer, have been misled by a business advertisement, then you may have a legal claim for money damages against the advertiser for misleading advertising. See generally § 817.41, Fla. Stat. (2017). READ MORE
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Infographic: Partnership Disputes and Business Litigation
February 28, 2018Business partnerships can be a blessing, but they can also spell trouble if one or more partners aren’t reliable. If you need to disband a partnership, business litigation may assist in resolving such a dispute. The scope of this litigation also covers the infringement of property rights. READ MORE
Florida Business Litigation: “Owners” without Stock or Membership Certificates—Do They Have Rights?
February 27, 2018It’s not uncommon for entrepreneurs to invest their time, energy, skill, and capital into an established corporation’s or company’s business with the understanding that, upon investing into the business, they will become owners of the business entity. When this happens, the business entity may not provide the investor with stock or membership certificates evidencing his or its ownership, and may later claim that the investor is not an owner entitled to distributions or anything else related to ownership in an interest, but rather merely an employee. Does such an investor have any recourse to reclaim his or its interest in the company or corporation? In Florida, the answer is: Yes. READ MORE
Infographic: Reasons for Hiring a Business Attorney
December 13, 2017The info-graphic titled “Why you need an attorney for business start-up in Ft. Lauderdale”, describes the reasons for hiring a business attorney. A business attorney can help you navigate the many forms, requirements and legal documents involved with startup. READ MORE
Infographic: Reasons to Hire a Ft. Lauderdale Business Dispute Attorney
October 7, 2017The infographic titled “Why Hire a Ft. Lauderdale Business Dispute Attorney?” explains some important reasons to hire a business dispute attorney or business litigation attorney. A business litigation attorney is an attorney who primarily advises business clients in a wide array of non-criminal litigation, including issues involving contracts, liabilities, disputes, or partnerships. READ MORE
Infographic: How You Can Protect Your Trademark?
June 17, 2017The infographic titled “Protect Your Trademark with Trademark Litigation in Ft. Lauderdale” explains the details of trademark litigation, how a trademark litigation attorney can help you, and stats related to trademark litigation cases. READ MORE
Infographic: Things You Must Know About the Trademark Litigation Process
June 15, 2017The infographic titled “The Role of Trademark Litigation Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale” describes the essential aspects of trademark litigation lawyers. Trademarks are a major element of brand recognition and product marketing. READ MORE
Florida Business Litigation Appellate Update: Derivative Actions
June 9, 2017By: Justin C. Carlin
My last blog post addressed the differences between derivative and direct actions. Only a few weeks ago, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal issued an opinion clarifying the requirements for a direct action. A full copy of the opinion can be found here.
Does a Business Contract Need to Be Reduced to Writing to Be Enforceable?
May 19, 2017By: Justin C. Carlin
As a Fort Lauderdale business lawyer, one of the most common questions that my business clients have is whether their business contracts need to be reduced to writing. Like so many answers to legal questions, the answer to this question is, “It depends.” READ MORE
Infographic: The Need for Business Lawyers
March 31, 2017There are hundreds of laws governing businesses, and every industry has its own rules and regulations. This has generated a widespread need for business lawyers. Most business owners running a small enterprise or business are unfamiliar with many kinds of business laws. READ MORE
