Recent Blog Posts
What Is Force Majeure?
When you write a business contract, you should always do your best to plan for all possibilities, obstacles and contingencies in the contract. But even the best laid plans go awry, and life often throws things at us that we not only can’t anticipate, but which we can’t control. That’s where the standard contractual… Read More »
Staying Out Of Legal Trouble With The Government
You may have heard of laws in Florida, specifically, the Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, which allows aggrieved consumers to sue business for behavior which is…well, unfair or deceptive. While that may seem inexact or repetitive, it is necessarily so, because of the broad definition of these terms. They literally encompass, and mean… Read More »
Attorney Brendan A. Sweeney Of Sweeney Law, P.A. Featured In The April 2023 Edition Of The Broward County Bar Barrister – DON’T ACT TOO FAST – TERMINATING CIVIL DEPOSTIONS IN FLORIDA
Starting on the date of admission to The Florida Bar, attorneys pledge fairness, integrity and civility to opposing parties and their counsel, not only in court but also in all written and oral communications. The Rules Regulating the Florida Bar also prohibit a lawyer from “unlawfully obstruct[ing] another party’s access to evidence,” “fabricat[ing] evidence”… Read More »
Running A Legal Raffle Or Lottery
If you have a business, especially a charity or a nonprofit organization, you may have an idea that could help you raise some money: a lottery or a raffle. Yes, gambling is illegal in Florida, but you’re not really gambling. A couple people buying a ticket, and getting a prize if they win, with… Read More »
Could A PLLC Be Right For You?
Although lesser known than its better known corporate relatives, and though similar to the Limited Liability Company (LLC), the Professional Limited Liability Corporation or PLLC, can be a valuable corporate entity for your business, if you’re thinking of starting a new venture, and you fit into the description of who can form a PLLC…. Read More »
Changes Are Coming To The Roof Replacement Rule
If you are in the construction industry, or you own any property that happens to have a roof on it, then a new law that goes into effect shortly should be of interest to you. It has to do with roof replacement, and how much of a roof needs to be replaced when there… Read More »
What’s A Good Guy Guarantee And Should You Use One?
Landlord tenant relationships, especially business and commercial ones, are always difficult. There is a tenant, who signs a lease despite not knowing how business will go in the future, and thus, takes the risk of significant penalties or lawsuits if the lease needs to be broken. On the other hand, there is the landlord,… Read More »
Don’t Forget These Vital Parts Of Your Construction Contracts
Construction projects are complex, with a lot of moving parts, deadlines, expenses, and factors to consider. Many of those factors may be unknown or uncertain. That’s why you want your construction contracts to be as comprehensive as possible, in an attempt for them to cover and consider all possibilities, and to avoid lawsuits down… Read More »
What Actually Is Defamation?
Have you ever been threatened to be sued for defamation? Or, have you ever felt like the one being defamed, and felt that you may need to sue to protect your good name and reputation? Defamation is a threat that is often made without much thought, and many people and businesses are unfamiliar with… Read More »
Understanding The Rights Of Minority Shareholders
In many companies, there are shareholders, and minority shareholders. And while it may seem like minority shareholders have little or no rights, they actually do have rights, and the ability to affect how the company is run. And if you are the company, it is important to be aware of the rights that your… Read More »
