The current pandemic changed many things. A significant world event launched substantial changes that result in uncertainty combined with chaos. With the onset of the COVID-19 spread creating an unpredictable environment, scammers predictably took advantage of, if not...
Commercial Litigation
Business fraud takes many forms
Business fraud can take many forms. Regardless of the severity of the illegal acts, damage to a company can be catastrophic over the long term. By taking proactive steps, owners can help prevent fraudulent acts and protect their businesses' bottom line. Specific types...
Can brokers conduct transactions without a customer’s permission?
As a broker, you have the fiduciary duty to protect the accounts of your customers. Part of your duty is making sure you have their approval before making any transactions. Some of your customers may enter into agreements that allow you to proceed without consulting...
The precipitous plunge of a motor vehicle magnate
Trevor Milton was on a roll. After founding four relatively successful companies, selling one for nearly $16 million, the establishment of Nikola brought him fame along with his fortune. The company hyped heavy trucks operating on electricity or hydrogen. With the...
Investigating Intuit’s definition of “free” tax services
Intuit, a high-profile name in the tax software industry, seems to be under their own “audit” regarding offers for free filing that led to their customers paying for services. Known for QuickBooks account products, TurboTax has become their prominent profit maker, if...
Is your noncompete agreement enforceable?
As a business, your employees are one of your greatest resources. When those employees move on to new opportunities, though, they don’t just take their skills and their labor with them—they also take the knowledge they have built while working for your company. Your...
Seeking new investors can be a hazard for securities fraud
When you have a new business idea, you may be ready to hit the ground running. To do so, however, you will need capital – perhaps more capital than any one source will provide. Private investors can open doors for Florida entrepreneurs and businesses. However, you...
The most common sources of boardroom conflict
Boardrooms are naturally ripe for disagreements. A collection of individuals, each with their own beliefs and motivations, must work together to elevate a business, all while accounting for countless internal and external factors. Healthy disputes are natural and...