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A warranty is either an express or implied representation about the quality or fitness of a given consumer product. When a warranty is breached, it usually occurs under the following circumstances: A specific promise made by a seller or producer of a product is not honored When a product is defective or in an unsafe…

Unlike most residential lease agreements, commercial leases can sometimes involve rather complex issues. Specifically, if a commercial lease is improperly drafted, it can create serious legal consequences for land and business owners alike, including time away from work and expensive litigation. Moreover, with negative changes in the economy and a struggling commercial real estate market,…

The problem is not uncommon: an employee with knowledge of highly valuable trade secrets and other confidential information advises you that he or she is leaving your company and intends on working for a competitor. While employers typically use non-compete agreements to prevent employees from revealing sensitive business information to competing companies, they can sometimes…

Disputes among shareholders happen for a wide variety of reasons and if not properly addressed, can result in serious financial and legal problems. In general, the specific rights and responsibilities of shareholders vary according to the particular corporate form as well as the procedures used in implementing and enforcing them. Corporations, partnerships and other business…

If you are in a business partnership with someone that seems to be failing, it is probably time to start reevaluating things. Perhaps you decided to partner up with someone based upon his or her skill-set or willingness to take on the responsibilities associated with running a successful business. However, if you answer yes to…

Both state and federal laws require employers to follow certain guidelines regarding minimum wage and overtime pay. A highly effective way in which to comply with these laws is by maintaining complete and accurate records of all employee compensation, including hours worked, meal and break times, vacation days, holidays and other relevant information.No matter how…

With an increasingly diverse workforce comes the higher likelihood of having to deal with racial discrimination claims. Whether intentional or not, alleged discriminatory acts by employers can lead to discrimination claims and other serious consequences. While many corporations have procedures in place for addressing allegations of discrimination, it is highly advised that employers implement specific…

Pregnancy discrimination law has become an ever-expanding area of practice for labor and employment attorneys across the U.S. Alarmingly, between 1992 and 2003, pregnancy discrimination claims increased by nearly 40%. This is mainly because many employers are unfamiliar with the myriad of anti-pregnancy discrimination and leave laws that protect women under many state and federal…

For employers who have been accused of sexual harassment, it is very important to proceed with extreme caution. Specifically, what employers say and do may be used against them if an employee ultimately decides to file a lawsuit. The following are some useful tips employers should consider when faced with a sexual harassment claim: Don’t…

Under Florida law, if an employee is injured on the job, the first remedy that he or she must seek is to file a workers’ compensation claim with their employer. Once an employee files such a claim, the employer is prohibited from discriminating or retaliating against them. When employees sue for employer reprisal or discrimination…