Hiring more employees for a growing business can be exciting. However, adding additional employees can change the palette of employment regulations applicable to your company. In the intricate landscape of federal employment laws, understanding which regulations apply to your company is not always straightforward. This quick reference guide will lay […]
The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) is a pro-consumer statute. Unlike the FDCPA, which only applies to debt collectors, the FCCPA applies to all persons or businesses collecting consumer debts. As such, all businesses need to be aware of the statute and the risk and potential liability associated with […]
Featured in the February 2024 Issue: Partner’s Perspective: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That is the advice Benjamin Franklin gave to the city of Philadelphia in hopes of protecting the city from disastrous fires. Mr. […]
In Florida, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) and the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (“FTSA”) limit the use of automated systems for placing automated calls and sending automated text messages. Both the FTSA and the TCPA permit the use of automated dialing systems if the caller obtains the called party’s […]
In the complex realm of residential and commercial real estate transactions, the importance of a well-crafted customized contract cannot be overstated. However, the convenience and seemingly time-saving allure of boilerplate real estate contracts have led many real estate agents and buyers and sellers to neglect the inherent pitfalls associated with […]
Business Interruption Insurance Owning a business has many perks but can also be very unpredictable. A common trait many successful business owners share is the ability to plan for the future. Business interruption insurance is one tool in the tool chest that can help business owners protect themselves from unforeseen […]
In the world of construction, contracts form the foundation for successful projects, and most contractors understand the importance of negotiating their contract terms. However, many contractors underestimate the importance of due diligence when entering into an agreement. By “due diligence,” I mean looking outside the language of your contract to […]
Modern Florida businesses are often targeted by nefarious actors who seek to compromise confidential information to commit identity fraud and to sell the information on the black market. While businesses often work tirelessly to protect consumer data, the reality is, sometimes confidential information is compromised. For Florida businesses to minimize […]
On October 1, 2023, House Bill 919, also known as the “Homeowners’ Association Bill of Rights” took effect. This comprehensive bill provides several crucial changes related to the removal of homeowners’ association (“HOA”) officers and directors, fines and suspensions for violations of the declarations, bylaws, or rules of the HOA, […]
Featured in the January 2024 Issue: Partner’s Perspective: Inverting Perspectives: Embracing Anti-Resolutions for a Fulfilling Year Late last year, Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett’s longtime friend and business partner, died too young in November 2023 at age 99. Throughout their tenure at the helm of […]