Business Litigation Archives

What to Know – Arbitration of a Legal Dispute

Posted on June 26, 2024

Are you in a legal dispute with a party and been advised by your attorney that you must attend arbitration? Here’s what you need to know about arbitration. What is arbitration? Arbitration is a method of dispute resolution where parties agree to submit their disagreements to one or more arbitrators,...

The Advantages of Mediation in Resolving a Legal Dispute

Posted on June 5, 2024

Are you a party currently embroiled in litigation and seeking to resolve your case prior to trial? Have you been advised by your attorney that you must attend a court ordered mediation? Litigation can be both financially and emotionally costly. Mediation may offer an alternative path for parties seeking resolution of their legal dispute...

The Difficulty of Litigating Smaller Cases

Posted on April 10, 2024

For cases with up to $8,000 in controversy, Small Claims Court provides a convenient and user-friendly option where individuals and businesses can obtain relatively quick justice, often without having to hire a lawyer. If you have such a claim, run a search online for the name of your county with...

Understanding Service of Process

Posted on December 6, 2023

After a party files a lawsuit against another individual or company, Florida law requires that the filing party formally notify that individual of the lawsuit. This formal notice is called “service of process.” This requirement is in place to make sure defendants are given an opportunity to appear before the...

Business Litigation on a Hybrid or Contingent Fee?

Posted on November 8, 2023

Business litigation on the traditional hourly fee model is oftentimes expensive and downright cost-prohibitive for many individuals and small businesses. Mindful of the costs, risks, and potential rewards of business litigation, our firm offers three different fee models to prosecute claims on behalf of a plaintiff, or, occasionally, on behalf of a...

Don’t Let Your Opponent Attach Unnecessary Exhibits to Pleadings

Posted on August 23, 2023

By: Jonathan R. Huffman, Esq. Too often, attorneys or unrepresented parties get away with attaching unnecessary exhibits to pleadings. This is sometimes done to embarrass the opposing party. For example, I recently took over a case in which the previous lawyers attached things...

TRUTH ABOUT NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS UNDER FLORIDA LAW

Posted on May 12, 2020

There is a lot of misinformation about non-compete agreements in Florida. The big questions typically stem from confusion about enforceability, time limits, scope, and exceptions. Overall, certain types of employees, as well as parties to the sale of a business, may enter into an agreement not to compete in the same...

ALLEVIATING CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS IN THE MIDST OF THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Posted on March 24, 2020

Many Floridians are concerned about how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect their ability to pay long term debts and honor long term contractual obligations. There is little doubt that the economic impacts of this epidemic are vast and will continue to accumulate. Furthermore, the Sunshine State is particularly vulnerable because of the...

Setting Aside a Default Judgment

Posted on February 17, 2020

In Florida, the failure to file a timely response to a complaint can lead to the Defendant losing the lawsuit altogether. However, if action is taken swiftly, the Courts can grant relief to a defendant who may have missed the deadline to file a response if he/she has a recognized excuse for...

HOW LONG IS A JUDGMENT GOOD FOR IN FLORIDA?

Posted on December 30, 2019

Question: "How Long Is A Judgment Good For In Florida?” A domestic judgment is good in the state of Florida for 20 years, but there are some nuances you should be aware of. Number...