Amazon has built one of the most complex return ecosystems in the world—handling more than $100 billion in returned goods annually. Behind its consumer-facing convenience is a vast network of third-party liquidators, logistics firms, and resale channels that keep its “river of returns” flowing. For companies operating in the reverse […]
The alcohol beverage industry experienced significant regulatory evolution in 2024, with Florida leading substantial legislative changes while national trends reshape market dynamics. Florida’s Expanding Wine Market Florida’s wine industry, contributing over $15 billion annually to the state’s economy and ranking second only to California in production, marked a milestone with […]
As the Surgeon General concludes his tenure, Vivek Murthy’s advisory on the relationship between alcohol and cancer has sparked a national conversation. Released on January 3, 2025, the advisory emphasizes the scientific link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk for several types of cancer, including breast, liver, and throat […]
The answer to this question is that it depends on your policy. Commercial General Liability coverage would not typically cover the types of losses caused by an epidemic or a pandemic. However, a business can insure against business losses by purchasing Business Interruption coverage, Contingent Business Interruption coverage or Civil […]
Are you a business owner experiencing parking issues on your commercial property? How about a condominium association with parking issues on residential property? In Florida, private property owners, along with their agents, have authority under the Florida Statutes to tow unauthorized vehicles off their property. Fla. Stat. § 715.07 (2012). In doing so, you want to make sure you follow Florida law or else you may be liable for certain expenses and damages.
Recently, a clause in an industry standard sales contract backfired, much to the dismay of the car dealer. In Duval Ford v. Rogers, 73 So. 3d 261 (Fla. 1st DCA June 21, 2011) a sophisticated car dealer’s Retail Buyer’s Order (“RBO”) was rendered unenforceable by the existence of a merger clause in their Retail Installment Sales Contract (“RISC”). Florida’s First District Court of Appeals held that the RISC was the entire contract, consistent with the merger clause. Therefore, the RBO was totally irrelevant. Irrelevant RBO’s will require substantial sales practices changes in the automotive industry.