In 2012, Congress amended the Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”) to reflect the realities of the 21st century. The amendment reflected modern society’s shift from corner video stores, like Blockbuster and Redbox, to streaming platforms and other forms of digital media. Crucially, for business owners, courts have held that websites […]
The Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”) penalizes sharing a consumer’s personally identifiable information that can identify that a person sought or obtained specific video content without their consent. As discussed in a prior blog, the Supreme Court plans to hear arguments on VPPA’s definition of “consumer.” Exceptions Under 18 U.S.C. […]
Whether a business consists of a sole proprietor doing freelance work or a multi-national corporation with tens of thousands of employees, the review and approval of contracts is something most businesses have to do. While a very small business can probably get away with an informal and ad-hoc process, a […]
Government contracts are attractive for one simple reason: they can stabilize a business. When a private client cuts spending, a public contract often keeps paying. When markets slow, government projects keep moving. For many Tallahassee-area companies, that predictability makes government work an essential part of their growth strategy. But government […]
The United States Supreme Court’s decision in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P., 603 U.S. 204 (2024), represents one of the most consequential bankruptcy rulings in recent years. By holding that the Bankruptcy Code does not authorize nonconsensual third-party releases in Chapter 11 plans outside the asbestos context, the Court significantly […]
One of the most challenging aspects of running a business in Florida is managing personnel and resources efficiently. That challenge becomes significantly harder when business processes are unclear, inconsistent, or undocumented. In the best-case scenario, poorly defined processes limit revenue growth and operational efficiency. In the worst-case scenario, they expose […]
One of the most effective ways businesses can drive sustainable growth is by managing risk strategically. While no successful business eliminates risk entirely, most owners want to avoid unnecessary legal exposure and compliance failures that drain revenue and damage reputation. For small and midsize businesses in particular, a single compliance […]
For a creditor, filing a proof of claim is the foundation of recovery in bankruptcy. It is the official statement to the court of how much you are owed and why. In many cases it is required before a creditor can receive any distribution from the estate. Yet filing a […]
Bankruptcy cases move quickly and creditors who fail to monitor developments often lose critical rights. From asset sales and executory contracts to lien enforcement and debtor motions, each stage can affect how much you recover. For landlords, lessors, vendors, banks, credit unions, and private lenders, knowing what to watch for […]
For most small and mid-sized businesses, contracts and collections are the backbone of financial stability. Every sale, service engagement, partnership, vendor relationship, and strategic opportunity depends on clear, enforceable agreements and reliable payment processes. Yet many companies operate with contracts that are outdated, poorly drafted, or copied from online templates, […]