The question of almost every party to a contract that remains to be fully performed is whether Covid-19 is an act of God that will excuse performance by the party who has yet to complete performance. The starting point in any such inquiry is the written agreement...
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Can a Judgment Creditor Garnish a Contractual Obligation?
If you think a commercial contract can protect you from a garnishment, you may well be wrong. While proper wording of a contract is essential to safeguard your interests and provide a path to recovery in the event of a default, the courts have made it clear that a...
Should You Consider Arbitration?
In my more than 40 years as a trial lawyer, I have seen arbitration go from being vilified because it divested the courts of jurisdiction over civil disputes to becoming the preferred form of dispute resolution in many commercial situations.For those who are...
Is Your Website ADA Compliant?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), most businesses are required to make all electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities, including their websites. Otherwise, you may be surprised by a lawsuit from plaintiff's lawyers who...
When Florida lenders act in bad faith
When companies in Florida look to expand or move into a better space for their operations, they may decide to purchase commercial real estate. This can be a very important decision for the company and one that needs to be done carefully. There are also many steps to...
Hertz did not receive proper services in breach of contract claim
There are various different contracts that companies enter into in Florida. Some of these contracts involve buying tangible goods and products from another company. Other times the company is paying another company to perform various services for the company. However,...
Statute of limitations for a contract dispute
There may have been a time when people in Florida would make agreements based on conversations and a handshake. Some may wish this was a viable option for operating a business. The reality is that people and businesses need to have written contracts. It is the written...
Officer and director duties of care and of loyalty
Companies in Florida vary greatly in size and therefore they vary greatly in the number of employees working for them. These companies need people to manage the employees and to do this they hire managers and other officers of the company to ensure everything runs...
Main types of construction defects that may lead to lawsuits
There are construction projects occurring every day in Florida. Many homes, offices, apartment buildings and other buildings are being built and there are many designers, construction companies, suppliers and construction workers that are involved in these projects....
Factors used to determine tortious interference with contracts
One of the basic principles of the economy in Florida is that there is competition. Therefore, there are many businesses who offer the same or similar services and products. This gives consumers choices to pick the product that best fits their needs and budgets. It...