Some people say a verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on. But even if you have a written contract, things can still go sideways. We've gathered some of the most entertaining real-life commercial and individual contract disputes we've seen.
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There are times when representing yourself in court may seem the logical way to go, and self-representation is legal in most instances. You do take a substantial risk due to your lack of legal training.
Going pro see is the term for litigants who represent themselves...
There’s no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has led employers and business owners across the country to make difficult decisions to terminate or lay off employees to cut costs and prevent additional losses.
it’s worth noting that these layoffs...
We live in a society where everyone seems to be happy to place blame. They also seem happy to place a lien on your property without thinking twice. There are numerous lawsuits in which a lien has been illegally placed on someone's property. If this has...
Civil trial law is the practice of law that handles all civil litigation, whether the case occurs at the state or federal level, at an administrative agency, or an ADR. Specifically, civil trials do not involve criminal charges.
A lawyer who specializes...
People start businesses with the hope of success. They want the world to recognize their financial acuity and entrepreneurial prowess.
Even with those hopes, bad deals and terrible decisions happen and things go south. These sometimes result in business...
Are you a litigant considering whether to participate in a private trial to resolve your dispute? While many people are familiar with binding arbitration but that's just one of a handful of options a litigant has to reach a resolution. Under Florida Statutes...
Often abbreviated "POA", a power of attorney is a document used in estate planning to appoint a person or entity to manage your interests. This agent, by right of the POA has the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf regarding matters outlined in...
Are you involved in a dispute with a business partner, customer, or family member? Do you dread the time and expense of litigation? You may be surprised to learn that it is possible to come to a mutually agreeable arrangement without the risks and...
What Is Voluntary Trial Resolution?
Voluntary trial resolution, or a private trial, is a type of alternative dispute resolution that allows two parties to come to an agreement by way of a third party acting as a judge and offering a verdict. In 1999 Florida...
