When a debtor files for bankruptcy, a creditor may be able to seek dismissal of the bankruptcy if the petition was filed in bad faith. This article will provide an overview of the options available to a creditor if a debtor with primarily consumer debts files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. […]
When a debtor files for bankruptcy, a creditor may be able to seek dismissal of the bankruptcy if the petition was filed in bad faith. This article will provide an overview of the options available to a creditor if a debtor with primarily business debts files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. […]
Featured in the December 2023 Issue: Partner’s Perspective: An Open Letter to the Partners of Jimerson Birr Writing this newsletter entry on a rainy Sunday got me thinking about how grateful I am for the ability to have this newsletter to write about reflections in life and business, and an […]
In the modern, digitized world, data breaches are increasingly common. Motivated and sophisticated hacker collectives target everything from financial service providers to healthcare providers trying to find accessible, sensitive information. As cybersecurity advancements race to keep pace with evolving malware and hacking tools, sometimes hackers obtain a competitive edge, and […]
Getting Started with a Franchise There are many advantages to buying into an established franchise. Oftentimes, they are an established company with a well-known name and brand, and they have established best practices and a network of consistent business with a steady customer base. In other words, much of the […]
Featured in the November 2023 Issue: Partner’s Perspective: Remembering the Why As the holiday season approaches, I often find myself reflecting on the important things in life, like my family, making memories, and the opportunities I have to impact others. While my Partner Perspective typically focuses on my family and […]
The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) is a pro-consumer statute. As such, businesses need to be aware of the statute and the risk and liability of the statute. We have recently seen a trend in filing lawsuits against businesses for allegedly violating Section 559.72(17) relating to emails for collecting […]
Clients and lawyers are often faced with the question of how to issue an out-of-state subpoena in Florida. The answer is the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act. This article explains how to issue an out-of-state subpoena (commonly referred to as a foreign subpoena) in Florida. The Uniform Interstate Depositions […]
While not all incidents of theft are prosecuted in the criminal system, Florida’s civil system has two causes of action that allow a person or entity to pursue the theft of either money or personal property. These two causes of action are Conversion and Civil Theft, and while they are […]
Judgment creditors are often faced with the question of how to collect an out-of-state judgment (also commonly referred to as a foreign judgment) in Florida. Generally, when a creditor obtains a judgment in another state, and the judgment debtor is located in the State of Florida, or assets the judgment […]