Despite the fact that the Florida Constitution mandates a right to public records, the process of obtaining public records can be, to say the least, frustrating. Citizens are often forced to wade through an array of statutes, rules, and court interpretations to exercise their constitutional right. As a result, the […]
Due to the adversarial nature of litigation, settling a case at mediation can often be a daunting task. Hence, the common expression of a “good settlement is one where both sides are unhappy.” Emotions run high on both sides. Sometimes, these emotions can continue to run long after the case […]
To bring a suit against a foreign corporation, or anyone for that matter, the court must be a “proper venue” for the suit. Essentially, just because a state has jurisdiction does not mean that a plaintiff can pick whichever court he wants. Without a proper venue, the lawsuit cannot proceed. […]
When an out-of-state defendant gets slapped with a summons from a Florida court with an order to appear and defend a lawsuit, the defendant may have questions (among other things, to say the least). Specifically, the defendant will not only want to know why the plaintiff picked a court in […]
Previously, I wrote a blog highlighting a business purchaser’s need to do due diligence on its prospective target company. As stated, the due diligence process can be split into three parts: (1) legal; (2) financial; and (3) operational. I began this series with a blog concerning legal due diligence, and […]
Previously, I wrote a blog highlighting a business purchaser’s need to do due diligence on its prospective target company. As stated, the due diligence process can be split into three parts: (1) legal; (2) financial; and (3) operational. I began this series with a blog concerning legal due diligence. This […]
Minority shareholders in a closely held corporation can find themselves in a difficult position if the majority shareholder engages in oppressive, fraudulent, or illegal conduct.
Contracts are an integral part of business transactions. Indeed, businesses and their lawyers spend many hours preparing and negotiating contracts covering myriad issues. Regardless of the type of business contract, it is imperative that parties clearly and succinctly state how and where any contractual disputes get resolved. Oftentimes, contracts contain […]
Businessmen and women have been trying to eradicate fraud claims through contractual language since the beginning of Florida jurisprudence. Historically, the attempt to “kill fraud claims with a contract” have been largely unsuccessful. Essentially, an attempt to eliminate fraud via contractual language requires the Court to reward either the non-diligent […]
Buying a business is a risky endeavor. What makes the process even more nerve-wracking is that a business is different from just about any other asset one can buy. When one purchases a house, car, or other tangible product, a buyer usually knows what they are getting, can inspect the […]