Non-Compete Violations: What Should Businesses Do?
Non-compete agreements are vital tools for Florida businesses aiming to protect their trade secrets, client relationships, and competitive edge. However, when an employee or business partner violates these agreements, it can lead to financial losses and legal challenges. This blog from Boatman Ricci explains non-compete violations under Florida law, common scenarios...
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How To Identify Construction Workmanship Defects And Hold Parties Accountable
Construction projects are major investments, whether for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes. Unfortunately, poor workmanship or defects can undermine the value and safety of the property. Property owners must recognize and address these issues promptly. This blog from Boatman Ricci explores how to identify workmanship defects, understand your rights under Florida...
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How Can I End a Business Partnership in Florida?
Ending a business partnership can be one of the most challenging decisions you’ll face as an entrepreneur. Partnerships thrive on trust and shared goals, but when those foundations begin to crack, it’s natural to question the future. By approaching the situation with clarity and understanding, you can protect your interests and ensure...
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Supply Chain Problems During a Construction Project: Who Is at Fault?
Supply chain problems can disrupt even the most well-planned construction projects. A delayed shipment of materials or unexpected shortage of supplies can bring work to a halt, frustrating everyone involved. These disruptions often lead to increased costs, extended timelines, and strained relationships among contractors, suppliers, and property owners. Understanding who may be...
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FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Struck Down by Federal Court
On August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas struck down the Federal Trade Commission's rule banning non-compete agreements.[1] This decision applies nationwide, and as of now, employers are free to create and enforce non-competes without restriction by this rule.
The FTC rule made...
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A Primer on Slander of Title
Putting your house on the market and waiting for it to sell can be a long, exhausting process. Attracting the right buyers at the right price points can be difficult, especially when the market is not in your favor. While already daunting enough, this process becomes even more challenging when the property...
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Reconsideration, Rehearing, and Rule 1.540
Attorneys are often confused about whether to ask for “rehearing” or “reconsideration” of an unfavorable order, so they end up filing a “Motion for Rehearing and/or Reconsideration,” hoping to cover all bases. Another source of confusion is when to use Rule 1.530 versus Rule 1.540, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure,...
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What to Know – Arbitration of a Legal Dispute
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,...
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A Brief Breakdown of Trust Taxation
Have you heard that trusts provide major tax benefits, but you’re not sure what those tax benefits are? This blog post will shed some light on the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts for tax purposes to provide a better picture of what tax benefits to expect when drawing up an estate...
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Asserting your Rights with Roofers Post-Emergency
"This storm will be like nothing the state has ever seen." – Governor Rick Scott’s warning regarding Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Each year as hurricane season rolls around, Floridians across the state begin preparing for the worst. As tracked storms get closer to the Florida coast, emergency response teams prepare to...
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