Over years of practice, we all build up some bad habits. Bad habits in contract drafting, however, could cause some big problems for your business. By taking these issues into consideration, you’ll be able to break out of these habits that could cause trouble – and help prevent potential litigation. Using Unclear Terms The terms...
July 29, 2022, Miami, FL – Trembly Law Firm (“TLF”) is proud to announce that they have secured a jury trial verdict in excess of $2.5 Million on behalf of Ali Panjwani. The complicated case took several years to resolve, but Mr. Panjwani agreed it was worth the wait. “To say I’m happy with the...
Commercial law plays a part in every stage of your business: from formation and contracts to taxes and litigation. Both new and established businesses can benefit from contracting a commercial lawyer. Waiting until the need for one arises can cost your company more in the end. A business attorney can work with you and your...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) is a federal law that affects employees in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments across the country. The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping, and youth employment standards. One of the purposes behind the FLSA is to protect employees from employers taking unfair advantage...
Businesses can sometimes face unjustified lawsuits alleging discrimination from a disgruntled former employee who, after the fact, feels that their termination or other treatment in their job was discriminatory. In 2020 alone, workplace discrimination cases yielded over $439 million to employees. While these cases are usually legitimate, many businesses face the issue of illegitimate claims...
Overtime claims can be detrimental to your business. Successful plaintiffs will be entitled to: 1) the amount of unpaid overtime, plus; 2) “liquidated damages” in an amount equal to the pay employees should have received (i.e., double “back pay” for unpaid overtime); plus 3) reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. As always, the best defense against...
In the era of digital media, copyright litigation has become substantially more complicated than in the past. Businesses can understandably become lost in the hazy definitions of fair use and copyright protection, sometimes leading to unsuccessful lawsuits or inaction when a suit would actually be justified. Copyrights protect some of the most important and valuable...
Non-competes are an essential tool that protects businesses from unfair competition due to an employee who takes work at a competing business, and as such, should be taken seriously when a violation occurs. Many states, including Florida, have created limitations on the scope of non-compete clauses which may pose issues to your business’s ability to...