We usually associate “whistleblowing” with high-profile cases that expose government corruption of some kind. However, according to a whistleblower lawyer at Eric Siegel Law, whistleblowing can come in many forms and involve an employee exposing their workplace to engage in activities like embezzlement, healthcare fraud, or misusing funds. There are different reasons...
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3 Reasons To Edit Your Estate Plan
If you have already written your estate plan, then you're off to the right path. But if you have yet to create one, now is the time to start drawing one up so you have a plan in place for the future. But keep in mind that once you write your essay plan, it's...
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Common Misconceptions About Wills
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While nobody likes to think about their mortality, it’s important to think about what may happen to your loved ones after you die. Setting up a will can ensure that your final wishes are carried out and that your family members are taken care of after you’re gone. However, as explained...
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Can You Sue Airbnb for Injury on Property?
Many Floridians enjoy using Airbnb for their travel needs. The service has many advantages, including lower travel costs, the ability to share space with others easily, and more ways to enjoy a location than staying in a traditional hotel. Most stays will be uneventful, but sometimes, accidents can happen.
Are Those Non-Disclosure Agreements Enforceable?
You do not want to make the mistake of assuming that you can ignore the terms of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) you signed. Assuming that the document complied with our state’s regulations about non-disclosure agreements when written and executed, a Florida court will likely find it enforceable.
Whether you...
Violations of Company Bylaws Can Lead to Business Litigation
Company bylaws are not merely pieces of paper that you stick into a file cabinet and ignore. When there are violations of company bylaws, your organization can end up getting sued. Let’s say that a member of the board of directors of your corporation violates the bylaws. The other members of the...
What is Negligent Security and What are Your Rights?
Negligent security is a type of premises liability that can happen nearly anywhere, whether on public or private property. Most negligent security cases take place on commercial property, but it is possible for an event involving negligent security to take place on residential property. Negligent security cases happen on someone else’s property.
Can You Sue Uber/Lyft for a Car Accident?
Nowadays, calling an Uber or getting a Lyft is easier than ever, with each company rapidly expanding its footprint in Florida and beyond. As with any transportation service, there is a possibility of getting into a car accident when using Uber or Lyft. Can you sue the companies if you are involved...
Common Mistakes Businesses Make with Non-Compete Agreements
You might have non-competition agreements, also called non-compete contracts, with your employees that are not worth the paper they are written on. Businesses routinely have employees sign these agreements, without questioning whether they will be enforceable or not.
It is pointless to have agreements that do not accomplish what...
How to Rectify a Breach of Fiduciary Duty Case
Breaches of fiduciary duties happen more frequently than many people might realize. Often, the violation occurs because of a lack of awareness rather than bad intentions. When one realizes that a fiduciary duty was not met, it is best to take immediate action to mitigate the damage and correct future conduct.
