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Florida Business Litigation Blog
The Florida Business Litigation Blog, published by Jimerson Birr, covers legal issues related to business disputes in Florida. Topics include trademark infringement and reverse confusion, data privacy litigation risks for small and midsize financial services businesses, and recent legislative changes affecting homeowners' associations such as new educational requirements for board members and community association managers, homeowners' rights, and financial reporting obligations. The blog also discusses contractual arbitration provisions, focusing on their scope and application in business contracts. It addresses practical legal challenges faced by businesses and associations operating within Florida's regulatory and commercial environment.
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Can a Business Force a Class Action Lawsuit to Be Thrown Out?
A business facing a class action lawsuit can often force the case out, or shrink it to a single plaintiff, but almost never with one motion. Class actions collapse in stages: a pleading attack on the class allegations, a challenge…
Managing Internal Communications During a Business Lawsuit
The moment your business gets sued, something predictable happens: people start talking. Managers fire off emails. Employees speculate in group chats. Someone vents in a meeting. It feels natural, but every one of those messages can end up in front…
How Businesses Reduce the Cost of Defending a Lawsuit
Getting sued is expensive even when you win. Research commissioned by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform found that businesses earning $10 million or less account for just 20 percent of commercial revenues, yet they bear 48…
How to Defend a Business Lawsuit Without Going to Trial
Getting served with a lawsuit feels like the opening scene of a courtroom drama. In reality, very few business disputes ever see a jury. Studies of state civil courts have found that only a small share of cases, roughly three…
What to Do When Your Business Is Sued More Than Once
Getting sued once is stressful enough. Getting sued two, three, or more times, whether all at once or in a steady drip, can make it feel like your business is under siege. Multiple lawsuits drain cash, distract your team, and…
David Versus Goliath – Reverse Confusion in Trademarks
When most people think of trademark infringement, they think of knockoffs like fake Rolex® watches or dubious Louis Vuitton® bags sold by street vendors. In these cases, a junior user comes along and tries to profit from the goodwill of…
Data Privacy Litigation: What Small and Midsize Businesses in Financial Services Should Know
In an age when digital interactions dominate how businesses engage with clients, data privacy risks have moved to the forefront. Recent litigation trends show that insurers and financial services companies are now squarely in the cross-hairs of plaintiffs’ firms. The…
The Rising Tide of Noncompete Regulation: Navigating the FTC’s Shift After the Vote
A Course Correction in Noncompete Policy
In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made national headlines when it voted to adopt a rule banning most noncompete agreements nationwide. The move sought to reshape employer-employee relationships in a…
New TCPA Ruling Likely Expands Compliance Obligations for Business Text Messaging in Florida and Beyond
By Ty Robare
In July 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued a decision in Newell v. JR Capital that should immediately capture the attention of businesses using text messaging to market products or services. The ruling…