Earlier this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) fined Raphael Pirker $10,000 for flying a small Ritewing Zephyr, a remote controlled plane that retails for under $200. The fine was based on the careless or reckless operation of an “aircraft.” An administrative judge agreed with Pirker’s argument that his model plane was not an “aircraft” subject to the FAA’s rules, and dismissed the fine. Now the Read More
Muir & Associates Supports National Adoption Day
November 26, 2014 by
On Friday, November 21, Miami Children’s Museum hosted National Adoption Day, where dozens of children who are in foster care were made permanent members of loving families in Miami-Dade County. The event was organized by the Florida Department of Children and Families and Our Kids of Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Jane Muir and Megan Ralstin of Muir & Associates served as witnesses for the legal formalities Read More
Miami Book Fair: Author Tony DiTerlizzi
November 22, 2014 by
Jane Muir Introduces Renowned Author and Artist Tony DiTerlizzi at Miami Book Fair International Miami Dade College hosted the 31st Annual Miami Book Fair International at its Wolfson Campus November 16-23, 2014. More than 600 authors from around the globe came to Miami to take part in the fair's international Festival of Authors. Jane Muir was invited to introduce Tony DiTerlizzi, who presented his new book “The Read More
What Business Entity is Right for You?
November 17, 2014 by
What type of Entity Should you choose for your New Company? Every situation has it's own unique facts, and the type of entity you choose may be very important under your circumstances, but generally the most important thing about the entity you create is the contract it is based on. Allow me to explain: Title XXXVI of the Florida Statutes defines the types of business entities recognized by Florida. These include Read More
What happens when you get sued?
November 14, 2014 by
It is difficult to “get sued.” Usually, you can avoid having lawsuits filed against you by providing excellent customer service, quality work product, and handling your employees and vendors reasonably and politely. [1] If one of your customers, vendors, or employees complained to your company’s management or you, you might want to “lawyer up” right away. Why? Because a lawyer can help you save a lot of money by Read More
