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Towing Law

4 Tips for Filing a Claim Against a Towing Company

Know Your Rights If you have ever been towed, you know the feeling of helplessness and frustration that comes with it. You may feel you have no options to take against the towing company and that there is nothing you can do to get back the time and money you spent retrieving your vehicle. What many people don’t know is that they can file a claim against the towing company if they believe their rights were violated. Keep reading to learn several

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Insurance Law

Tips for Filing Insurance Claims After a Hurricane

If you’re like most people in the U.S., you live in a home and have several insurance policies on it. And if you live anywhere near the coast, chances are that, either directly or indirectly, a hurricane will affect your property at some point during your lifetime. Before The Storm Securing your property: While there’s nothing you can do to make a hurricane go away, you can take steps to minimize damage and make it more likely that your insurance

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Business Law

Can I Handle Contract Disputes On My Own?

When you have a contract dispute, it can be stressful and confusing. You may feel like you need to hire a lawyer right away to protect your interests. But what if you don’t want to spend the money on legal fees? Or maybe you don’t want to deal with hiring a lawyer at all, if possible? Consulting a Lawyer Before You Sign a Contract Is Your Best Defense Before signing a contract, it’s always a good idea to consult with

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Landlord-Tenant Law

How Do I Know if My Eviction Is Illegal?

Evictions are a terrifying reality for anyone, especially in times of financial hardship. While there are laws surrounding evictions, many landlords have ignored these legal proceedings to get rid of tenants for profit. If you have been faced with a sudden eviction, here is how you can tell if your eviction was lawful. Just Cause and Evictions The first thing that must be determined with any eviction process is if the landlord had just cause the eviction. Just cause refers to a

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Insurance Law

Pop Quiz! Do You Know These Basic Homeowners Insurance Terms From Your Policy?

Homeowners’ insurance can be confusing. There are a lot of terms that are specific to the industry, and it can be tough to keep them all straight. If you’re not sure what something means, it’s important to ask your insurance agent for clarification. This blog post will go over some of the most basic homeowners insurance terms. By understanding these terms, you’ll be able to read your policy more easily and know what is covered in the event of a

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Business Law

Can You Collect Attorney’s Fees for Post-Judgment Collections?

Good news! Even if the basis for your underlying case (a contract, statute or other writing) does not include an attorney’s fee provision, you may still have options for the recovery of your post-judgment collection attorney’s fees and costs. What Does It Mean for Your Case to Be “Post-Judgment?” Post-judgment collections refers to the process of enforcing a final judgment after it has been issued in a case to collect the amounts due to a judgment creditor. When a monetary judgment

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Business Law

Violation of Non-competition and Non-disclosure Agreements

Are you a Florida business owner? Are you protecting your business by ensuring your employees sign a noncompete and nondisclosure agreement? Do you suspect they are in violation of said agreements? Our experienced lawyers can help you by either drafting said agreements or determining if an employee is in violation of same. What Is a Noncompete Agreement? A legal contract between an employer and an employee that restricts the employee’s ability to compete with the employer’s business got a specified

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Construction Law

Why Should Contractors Put Liens on Jobs?

What Is a Construction Lien? A construction lien, also known as a mechanics lien, is a type of security interest against a property by a contractor or subcontractor who has not been paid for work performed or materials supplied for the benefit of the property. These construction liens are designed to protect contractors, subcontractors, and materialmen from non-paying consumers or business entities. According to Florida’s Construction Lien Law, those who provide labor, materials, and/or services who are not paid in

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Business Law

Copyright or Trademark Infringement

Are you a Florida business owner? Do you have proper protections in place to protect your business’ brand and works? Our experienced lawyers can help you by determining business protection needs and drafting necessary documents. What Is Copyright or Copyrighted Material? Original works that are protected by copyright laws. According to the Florida Bar Association, Copyright law protects original works of authorship such as books, music artwork, photographs, webpages and software. Sometimes even one work of authorship may require more

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