Contracts are an integral part of the business world, and they come in many different forms. Some contracts are in writing, while others are simply made through a verbal agreement. If you've made a verbal agreement with someone, you may be wondering whether or not it's legally enforceable. This is a question that has many variables to consider, and it's important to understand the implications of verbal contracts Read More
Court-Appointed Receiverships: What Happens When a Receiver is Appointed?
January 25, 2023 by
A receivership is the court-ordered management of business property, usually by someone outside the original management of that business or property. Receiverships are traditionally used to stabilize failing companies, help creditors recover money owed under a secured loan, or maintain a company during an ownership or leadership dispute. A receivership can take many forms. For instance, privately-appointed Read More
Instawork-Centered Litigation Points to New Crease in Labor Law Surrounding Employee Tipping
January 13, 2022 by
Jasmine Floyd wrote an article about Jane Muir's recent lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade County on behalf of bartenders who were allegedly cheated out of their tips at a music festival called Three Points. Coral Gables attorney Jane Muir of J. Muir & Associates, who represents Rosangela Fernandez and other bartenders, said this is a new cause of action under the Fair Labor Standards Act. She said previously Read More
Court is Back in Session: Practical Experience from a Post-COVID Live Jury Trial
September 9, 2021 by
The Daily Business Review published an article by Jane Muir discussing her experience being one of the first to participate in a live civil jury trial post-COVID. As the world continues to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, attorneys participating in jury trials must adjust in many areas including timing, masks, void dire, as well as handling spectators and support. Click here to read the original Read More
Back to Business
May 26, 2020 by
A Guide for Reopening with COVID-19 Back to Business - As government debates the timing of permitting business operations to reopen, while still seeking to protect the people from COVID-19 infection, so-called “non-essential” businesses need to consider how they can protect employees and customers. Just like a company can be held liable for injuries, there is likely risk of liability for viral infection. What Read More
