The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 46th Golden Coconut Awards. For the second time, attorney Jane Muir was named a finalist in the "Up and Comer of the Year" category. The Golden Coconut Awards, established in 1965, recognize and celebrate businesses and individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community. The winners of these prestigious awards Read More
Blog
Two Major Questions to Ask Yourself Before Filing a Lawsuit
November 25, 2015 by
If you spend much time watching the news then you may be under the assumption that you can file a lawsuit for just about anything, and that suing someone is a simple process. This is not necessarily the case. When your company has been financially wronged, choosing to file a lawsuit is not a decision that should be taken lightly. Certainly, you should not be taken advantage of and you have every right to Read More
Key Components of Your Website’s “Terms of Use” Agreement
October 13, 2015 by
Introduction If you operate a business website, and particularly if that website provides digital services for users, therefore you should have your users agree to a “Terms of Use” contract before they can participate. Also known as “Terms of Service” or “Terms and Conditions,” a terms of use agreement dictates the rules that users of your website and digital services must follow in order to use the Read More
Can’t Afford an Attorney?
September 25, 2015 by
What happens when you can’t afford an attorney? If you find yourself involved in a legal dispute, but can't afford an attorney, you may still be able to hire a lawyer for your matter without paying for legal fees out of your pocket. Several ways to hire a lawyer without necessarily paying them directly or even at all. Free Legal Assistance You may qualify for free legal assistance from a legal aid organization, Read More
How to Hire a Lawyer for your Business
August 11, 2015 by
Having a good lawyer to help you is critical to any successful business. A good business lawyer is a person who you trust, who communicates well with you and shares your values and vision. Often called corporate general counsel, this is the attorney who will know enough about a broad range of legal topics, such as contracts, government regulations and compliance, tax, employment law, intellectual property, and Read More
