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 […]
The Florida Homeowners Construction Recovery Fund is a powerful tool for homeowners who have been wronged by a licensed contractor. The “Recovery Fund”, as it is commonly called, is established under section 489.140, Florida Statutes. It is intended solely to compensate aggrieved claimants who contracted for construction or improvement of […]
Many homeowners in Florida have encountered significant challenges when engaging contractors, including unmet expectations, missed deadlines, and contractual disputes. As the state’s population continues to grow and development accelerates, issues within the construction industry have become increasingly prevalent. They are not alone as the state has seen a significant increase […]
Every tobacco industry player (and tobacco consumer) has seen them: brands with flavor names like “honey berry” or “white grape.” These are staples of the tobacco industry and can be the backbone of a brand hedging against limited offerings that can often be high risk but high reward seasonal product […]
The Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund (known as the “Fund”) is a statutory remedy for homeowners who suffer financial losses due to the misconduct of licensed contractors. The Fund serves as a last resort for homeowners and is only an option for those homeowners who have done the work to […]
The situation is all too familiar: a busy real estate broker has failed to monitor one of their sales associates properly. The sales associate has taken money from a client and accidentally placed it in their own bank account. They either do not know or forgot the full requirements to […]
The Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund is a powerful tool for homeowners who have been wronged by a licensed contractor. The “Recovery Fund” or “the Fund,” as it’s often known, helps homeowners who have been harmed by a licensed contractor. Created under section 489.140 of the Florida Statutes, the Fund […]
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is the state’s primary regulatory agency for professional licenses. It oversees more than thirty industries and professions that form the foundation of Florida’s economy. From contractors who build homes and commercial structures, to real estate agents who facilitate property transactions, to […]
In Florida, product regulation has become a battlefield where state laws and local ordinances clash. A recent example is the Coral Gables ban on polystyrene (Styrofoam) containers, which was struck down by an appellate court because state statutes preempt local regulation of packaging materials. This case highlights a broader trend: […]
Running a business in Florida often means juggling a maze of rules and requirements from multiple regulatory agencies. Even careful business owners can find themselves accused of breaking a rule they never knew existed. The good news is that Florida law recognizes that not every misstep should carry harsh penalties. […]