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. […]
When your business orders materials, equipment, or inventory, you expect them to arrive in usable condition. When they do not, the consequences can be immediate and costly, including missed deadlines, disrupted operations, strained customer relationships, and reputational harm. Under Florida law, businesses have specific rights and remedies when vendors deliver […]
For many business owners, professional licensing and regulatory compliance feel like administrative hurdles to be managed by a human resources department or a dedicated compliance officer. However, looking at these requirements as mere paperwork is a risky oversight. In reality, your business license and your adherence to state regulations are […]
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 Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”), an infrequently litigated statute, may soon become a major source of consumer protection litigation. The U.S. Supreme Court may determine this trajectory when it defines “consumer” under the VPPA in Michael Salazar v. Paramount Global, dba 247Sports. With minimum statutory damages starting at $2,500 […]
When you sign a sales agreement, you likely focus on price, delivery dates, and product specifications. However, the fine print often contains one of the most critical provisions for your business’s long-term health: the limitation of liability clause. This provision is designed to cap the amount one party must pay […]
A handshake might start a deal, but a sales contract should be what finishes it. For many small and midsize business owners in Florida, the contract is often viewed as a template reused from a prior deal without careful review. However, vague language in these agreements is one of the […]
A trademark search is one of the most overlooked and most consequential steps in building a brand. Too often, businesses focus on naming, logos, packaging, and launch timelines, while treating trademark clearance as an afterthought. That is a mistake. A trademark search is not a formality. It is a risk […]
When a business files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the case usually builds toward one key moment: plan confirmation. The confirmed plan becomes the binding roadmap for how debts are repaid, how claims are classified, and whether the business reorganizes or liquidates. For creditors, plan confirmation is often the single most […]
A photographer holds a copyright in a picture of Miles Davis. A tattoo artist stenciled that picture onto a client’s arm and reproduced the picture as a tattoo. Can a jury really say that is not copyright infringement? Business owners ask this question more often than they realize. Usually not […]