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When is it the Right Time to Pursue Litigation?
Litigation is often dreaded by many, especially those who have to pay for it—whether you are a person who needs
Oscar Gomez March 29, 2022
Litigation
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Litigation
Can a Florida law firm sue an out-of-state client who did not pay invoices in Florida?
Clients who sign an engagement letter, seek representation in a specific state, and participate in a lawsuit must pay their
Eric Gros-Dubois June 30, 2021
Litigation
What is the statute of limitations on a Defamation claim?
Defamation is defined as the act of damaging another individual’s good reputation or character, which is typically categorized into slander
Eric Gros-Dubois June 10, 2021
Business Litigation
What is attorney client privilege?
What is attorney-client privilege? Although the definition of attorney-client privilege is different among state and federal courts, establishing the privilege
Oscar Gomez May 20, 2021
Litigation
Does Florida Law Allow for a Lawsuit for Hacking and Spying?
Yes, Florida Statute 815.06 allows for those who have been hacked or are being spied on due to the hacking
Oscar Gomez February 8, 2021
Litigation
What is Suspension and Debarment Under the Federal Acquisition Regulation?
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the statute that prescribes the policies and procedures governing the debarment and suspension of contractors by federal government agencies. It provides that all federal contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment are excluded from receiving contracts, and agencies shall not solicit offers from, award contracts to, or consent to subcontracts with these contractors, unless the agency head determines that there is a compelling reason for such action.
Silvino Diaz September 10, 2020
Litigation
Can I Join a Third Party Post-Judgment in Florida?
Once you’ve won your lawsuit and have a judgment against the defendant, you still have to go through the post-judgment process to collect on your award. Simply put, this entails a review of the defendant’s financials and assets to determine how the judgment will be paid. Some defendants try to avoid collection by transferring assets to another third party. How can this be remedied?
Silvino Diaz September 8, 2020
Litigation
What is Defamation Per Se in Florida?
One of the recurrent issues that Miami business lawyers deal with often involves clients suing for defamation, or vice versa, clients being sued for defamation. Defamation, by definition, is the action of damaging the good reputation of someone. It usually involves a false statement of fact that was published or spoken with fault, or in other words, as a result of negligence or malice.
Oscar Gomez August 19, 2020
Civil Litigation
What Happens to a Civil Lawsuit if a Party Dies?
If a party to a civil lawsuit passes away, the court will typically put the lawsuit on hold, instead of terminating it. This is done temporarily and with the purpose of giving the probate court time to appoint a personal representative for the estate of the deceased party. Through the personal representative, the heir or heirs of the deceased can continue the lawsuit.
Oscar Gomez July 29, 2020
Civil Litigation
Can I Get Attorney’s Fees in a Defamation Case in Florida?
Courts can award attorney’s fees to the prevailing party if both parties have agreed to such a condition in a contract, or if there is a specific statute that grants attorney’s fees to the prevailing party in a certain case. If both parties prevail in different legal arguments, the court will conduct a balancing test and distribute attorney fees using its own discretion.
Oscar Gomez June 23, 2020
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