When most people think of trademark infringement, they think of knockoffs like fake Rolex® watches or dubious Louis Vuitton® bags sold by street vendors. In these cases, a junior user comes along and tries to profit from the goodwill of a well-known senior user, either through outright deception or by […]
When Restaurant Names Conflict With Packaged Food and Beverage Brands Restaurant owners often assume that if another company is selling packaged food or beverages under a similar name, there must automatically be a trademark conflict. The reality is more nuanced. When a restaurant name collides with a packaged product brand, […]
In an age when digital interactions dominate how businesses engage with clients, data privacy risks have moved to the forefront. Recent litigation trends show that insurers and financial services companies are now squarely in the cross-hairs of plaintiffs’ firms. The article “Data Privacy Litigation Trends Against Insurers and Financial Services […]
For Florida small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), timely and complete payment is essential to maintaining operations and growth. While non-payment of invoices can certainly disrupt cash flow, it is often unclear or incomplete invoices and vague payment terms that lead to costly legal disputes. This blog explores how vague invoicing […]
Legal Risks of Cuban-Inspired Cigar Brand Names Kennedy, Clinton, Schwarzenegger, Jordan, Jay-Z . . . the fascination with Cuban cigars goes back generations and doesn’t seem to fade. No amount of embargo regulation has changed that. In fact, the embargo itself may be what keeps the mystique alive, even as […]
Applying for a professional license is an intricate process that requires attention to detail. You must carefully prepare your application and materials to ensure efficient issuance of your license. When issues and insufficiencies occur the agency will issue a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). Receiving a NOID can be […]
Life presents challenges, and individuals may encounter circumstances they later regret. Some individuals may have had prior involvement with the criminal justice system. Fortunately, opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration into professional life are available. Professional licenses are still available to you. Your prior convictions may make things more complicated for […]
Unfortunately, it is a common situation: a business that holds a license from a state agency receives notice of a complaint against its license. The business owner and its employees are occupied with the everyday tasks that keep the company afloat. So, the complaint is set aside to be answered […]
The Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund (“Recovery Fund”) is established pursuant to ss. 489.140–489.144, F.S., and provides a final chance at recovery for Florida Homeowners incurring losses from the misconduct by Florida licensed Division 1 or 2 contractors. The Recovery Fund is administered by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board […]
The territorial limits of trademark rights are an issue faced in every industry, but few industries face this issue more acutely than the restaurant and hospitality industry due to the ubiquity of restaurants and the typically local nature of the services offered (most of us aren’t flying across the country […]