Between 2010 and the first quarter of 2020, the US economy has seen a steady growth quarter on quarter. Up until the current COVID-19 crisis and its devastating economic impact, we had been experiencing the longest period of economic prosperity in US history. That has now changed, with March 2020 new unemployment claims spiking 3000% [...]
As most Americans are currently quarantined in their houses, across the country and across Florida businesses have largely transferred their duty of care to the Community Associations where their employees live. This means that while many parts of the economy come to a standstill, America’s Homeowner Associations and Condominium Associations are busier than ever. Amidst [...]
Contracts of adhesion are agreements where a party in a position of relative power such as an insurance company or larger corporation agrees to do work with a consumer or business using a non-negotiable contract. Sales and customer service professionals tend to call these documents “standard” contracts and lawyers informally refer to them as “boilerplate” [...]
Whether you are a landlord or tenant in these uncertain times, you face the likelihood of a dispute over rent, repair or some other aspect of your short term lease. These disputes are often exacerbated by mistakes or missteps made on both sides. If you find yourself in a dispute with your tenant or landlord [...]
Signing contracts at a “social distance” has been legally possible since the year 2000 when President Bill Clinton signed the Electronic Signatures Act. From then on, the Federal government has recognized electronic signatures as equally valid counterparts to physical ink-on-paper. There are, however, specific exceptions and conditions. Consent The consumer - or party receiving the [...]
A day on the water in Miami can be a wonderful way to experience this amazing city with friends and family. However, the process of putting a watercraft on a trailer, driving it in traffic to a marina and then operating the watercraft in the waterways and coastal areas is fraught with hazards. Let's take [...]
In the last 10 days, we have seen a drastic change in our daily lives due to the latest Coronavirus (COVID19). One of these changes is the sudden requirement to work remotely. For millions, that means work from home rather than in an office environment. While modern technology makes many jobs “doable from home”, there [...]
Forming a new joint venture or JV relationship with another company can be an exciting step for a business to take. It is highly recommended that JV partnerships are structured according to a formal contract to ensure that they do not result in misunderstandings. JV contracts should be drafted and reviewed carefully, preferably by an [...]
Motorcycle accident cases are a complex and uniquely challenging subset of personal injury auto accidents. Like auto accidents involving cars, motorcycle cases usually involve multiple insurance companies with different types of coverage and on the scene evidence including skid marks, vehicle damage and debris. However, in many cases, the similarity stops there. Here are [...]
Driving under the influence (DUI), is a serious criminal offense in all 50 states including Florida. Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs can severely impair a driver’s ability to control their vehicle and is extremely dangerous. In many cases, driving impaired by alcohol and drugs can lead to serious personal injury and death. [...]
