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 […]
In Florida, significant changes to insurance regulations have taken effect as of December 2022, with the implementation of Senate Bill 2A. This comprehensive bill addresses several critical areas, including flood coverage disclosure, assignment of benefits, prompt pay laws, and, notably, mandatory binding arbitration limitations for insurance claims. This blog focuses […]
Solar power is gaining traction as a common source of meeting Floridians’ electricity needs. In most cases, homeowners capture solar energy through the installation of roof mounted solar panels. Though readily accessible to most, solar panels are often unsightly and are a topic of concern and debate in community associations. […]