Deciding whether to pursue early settlement in consumer class actions is one of the highest-stakes calls a Florida business will make in litigation, because it fixes cost and exposure before the facts are fully known. A single putative class complaint
Professional Services Industry Legal Blog
The Professional Services Industry Legal Blog, published by Jimerson Birr, focuses on legal issues affecting Florida's small and mid-sized businesses across various professional sectors. Topics include licensing challenges such as responding to Notices of Intent to Deny, the importance of clear and enforceable contracts, legal risk management checklists covering corporate governance, contract compliance, and employment law practices. The blog also addresses trademark territorial conflicts relevant to industries like restaurants, and the critical role of vendor and third-party data security agreements in mitigating cybersecurity risks and regulatory liabilities. It provides practical guidance on navigating administrative procedures, protecting business reputation, and ensuring compliance with Florida-specific laws.
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The Statute of Limitations for Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Florida
Missing a filing deadline can end an otherwise strong claim before a court ever reaches the merits. The statute of limitations for breach of fiduciary duty in Florida is generally four years, but that single number hides a set of…
Defending a Tortious Interference Lawsuit Between Competing Businesses
Aggressive competition is legal in Florida. Sabotage is not, and the line between the two is where most business disputes are won or lost. When a rival loses a customer, an employee, or a deal, its first instinct is often…
Courtroom Etiquette Still Counts: Florida Penalizes ‘Celebrity Shakedown’ Jabs
A defense team can do almost everything right at trial and still walk away with nothing. That is exactly what happened in a recent Florida appellate decision, where a jury handed the defense a near-total win, then an appeals court…
When a Competitor Steals Your Client: Tortious Interference Explained
You lose a long-time client to a competitor. A key customer suddenly stops returning calls, then signs with the rival across town. A former salesperson lands at a competitor and walks your account right out the door. It stings, and…
What Is a Shareholder Dispute, and How Do Florida Courts Resolve One?
Most closely held Florida companies are built on trust between a handful of owners. When that trust breaks down, the fallout is rarely small. A shareholder dispute can freeze decision-making, cut off distributions, drain cash into legal fees, and, in…
Defending Against Injunctions in Commercial Contract and Tort Disputes
A former partner leaves and takes your client list. A supplier claims you breached an exclusivity clause and wants you to stop selling. A competitor accuses your new hire of walking out the door with trade secrets. In each of…
Tortious Interference With a Contract: What You Must Prove in Florida
You had a signed deal in hand. Then a competitor, a former partner, or an outside player got involved, and suddenly your customer or supplier walked away from the contract. When someone deliberately talks a third party out of honoring…
Can I Use Images I Find on the Internet for My Business?
Author: Gustavo “Gus” Sardiña
It usually starts innocently. You are building a website, putting together a social media post, or laying out a flyer, and you need a photo. So, you run a quick image search, find something that looks…
How to Defend Against Court Orders and Injunctions
A process server hands your office manager a thick envelope. Inside is a court order telling your company to stop selling a product, freeze an account, hand over records, or keep a former employee from working for a competitor. Sometimes…