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Understanding the Process for Employee Sexual Harassment Claims

November 5, 2018 Florida Business Litigation Blog, Insurance Industry Legal Blog, Professional Services Industry Legal Blog

Frequently our clients ask us general questions regarding the day-to-day operations of their business.  In order to prepare a client to form corporate policies reacting to sexual harassment claims, we first educate them on the process of how an aggrieved employee goes about pursuing a claim.  What follows is an […]

Handling Delinquent Customers: Legal Action and Collection Methods, Part II

October 31, 2018 Banking & Financial Services Industry Legal Blog, Florida Business Litigation Blog, Professional Services Industry Legal Blog

Often times the most challenging part of operating a business is ensuring you’re getting paid for your efforts.  This involves the effective and efficient handling of delinquent customers, including formal legal action and collection methods.  Part I of this blog series discussed the importance of having a written collection policy […]

Business Judgment Rule – Shielding the Corporate Director From Personal Liability and Considerations of Efficient and Financially Reasonable Resolutions

October 29, 2018 Florida Business Litigation Blog, Professional Services Industry Legal Blog

The business judgment rule shields corporate directors from personal liability.  However, directors must not breach the fiduciary duties owed to the corporation.  Under Florida law, corporate directors owe fiduciary duties to the corporation and its shareholders, which requires good faith, due care, and loyalty.  The directors’ fiduciary duties are codified […]

Disputes Regarding Interpretation of the Florida Building Code by Building Officials, The Florida Building Commission and Contractors

October 29, 2018 Construction Industry Legal Blog

Have a dispute regarding an interpretation of the Florida Building Code (the “Code”)?  Building officials in the State of Florida are given a lot of leeway in enforcing and interpreting the Code; however, there are mechanisms to keep them in check.  Read my blog concerning the processes, including Petitions for […]

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