If I’m a CEO, can I stop the opposition from deposing me? Well, typically people try to depose the CEO as a form of harassment or other C-level people. Florida has a new rule that says you have to use less intrusive methods instead of depositions. In other words, you have to first ask written Learn More “As a CEO, Can I Stop Them from Deposing Me?”
I’m always asked this question. Can I see my opponent’s emails in Discovery? Well, the short answer is yes. If the opponent’s emails will provide relevant evidence, or even if they will provide information that will lead to relevant evidence. To maximize your ability to secure such information, ask questions that show the relevance. If Learn More “Can I See Their Emails in Discovery?”
How does a lawsuit proceed after you file? A lawsuit is officially filed with the court, then it has to be delivered to the person you have sued by a process server or other authorized person to serve the lawsuit. Then the person has 20 days to respond, either by filing what is called an Learn More “How Does a Lawsuit Proceed Once You File?”
What’s the best litigation lawyer for you? The best trial lawyer? Ask, is the lawyer av rated? It’s an av, little a and little v. Don’t hire the lawyer unless they’re av rated. That’s the highest rating you can get in the country. Ask, has the lawyer done numerous speaking engagements and published articles? You Learn More “How to Know Your Lawyer is Ready”
Florida requires that you have “a legitimate business interest in order to enforce a non-compete.” That’s what’s protectable. Trade secrets, other types of formulas, techniques, reasonable confidential information that doesn’t qualify as a trade secret, other significant relationships with customers and patients and even goodwill. Those are things which constitute a legitimate business interest. You Learn More “What’s a Legitimate Business Interest?”
Non-compete agreements are designed to address situations where a worker may be employed in the future for a competitor, or to avoid someone starting a competing business, or to block the improper solicitation of clients. And it’s also to protect business data of the employer, among other things. Florida enforces non-compete agreements and actually has Learn More “What are Non-Compete Clauses and How Do They Work?”
I am asked all the time about how to best prepare for a deposition. Let me give you some thoughts. Read and understand the operative documents. Maybe it’s a complaint or a petition that you’ll be asked about or how you answered that complaint or petition. Maybe you’re a witness to something. Know exactly why Learn More “Top 4 Things to Avoid Being Embarrassed in a Deposition”
First, remember that every single term of a contract is negotiable. Don’t listen to any idiot who tells you it’s a standard real estate contract, you can’t negotiate. When, I mean every single term I mean, every single term is negotiable, and you can add or delete anything you want. If the contract says you Learn More “3 Things You Must Know Before Signing a Real Estate Contract”
Let’s say you need to file a lawsuit, or defend against someone suing you. What kind of lawyer do you want? What kind of experience does that lawyer have to have? If you’re smart, you’ll ask that lawyer how well do they know their craft. Had they actually tried cases? Do they actually have published Learn More “Experience Matters When Hiring a Lawyer”
I am often asked about the difference between a corporation and an LLC. An LLC is formed by one or more owners filing articles of organization with the state. By contrast, a corporation becomes incorporated after filing the organizational documents, appointing a board of directors creating bylaws, and then distributing company stock. The owners of Learn More “Know the Difference Between a Corporation and an LLC”
