When you register a trademark or service mark, the first thing to decide is if you should register the mark with the Florida State Government, Federal Government, or both. A Florida trademark attorney can assist you in making this decision as well as assist you in applying for the mark. Although you can establish your … Read more
Florida and Federal Trademarks and Service Marks
Posted on May 17, 2013 byTags: Business Law in Florida | Florida Civil Litigation | Intellectual Property
The New Florida E-Filing System
Posted on May 1, 2013 byThroughout the state of Florida, filing court document and official records through the new Florida e-filing system is becoming the new norm, and Boyer Law Firm is on the bandwagon! “The beauty of electronic filing is that attorneys can file documents 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year,” said … Read more
Tags: Florida Civil Litigation
Contracts and Minors
Posted on April 16, 2013 byThe law gives minors the ability to void the contracts based solely on their age, even if they misrepresented their age to the other party. In order to void the contract, the minor must still be under the age of 18. Once the individual is no longer a minor, the contract is ratified, becomes legally … Read more
Tags: Business Law in Florida | Florida Civil Litigation
Civil Litigation Suit at St. Joseph’s London hospital
Posted on February 22, 2013 byIn 2008, St. Joseph’s London hospital was named one of the top 100 cardiac hospitals in the country by Thompson Reuters, but that reputation has quickly taken a turn for the worse. Nearly 400 people are suing St. Joseph’s London hospital in Kentucky, and 11 of their cardiologists, claiming the hospital conspired to perform unnecessary … Read more
Tags: Florida Civil Litigation
Business Piracy of Intellectual Property
Posted on February 19, 2013 byBusiness piracy is the unauthorized use of intellectual property owned by a business. Business piracy is stealing. Theft of intellectual property costs businesses in Florida and throughout the United States billions of dollars per year, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). On their website they state that intellectual property theft is the top … Read more
Tags: Florida Civil Litigation | Intellectual Property
Fake Attorneys
Posted on February 18, 2013 byWith the invention of the internet, it is very easy for people to misrepresent themselves as lawyers. In Arkansas, Anthony Calderon is accused of defrauding non-English speaking immigrants and taking their money. In New York, Terence Kindlon Jr. was indicted for practicing law without a license and filing false documents while unlawfully representing a criminal … Read more
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Florida and Federal Civil Litigation
Posted on January 15, 2013 byUnlike criminal cases, which seek to punish the defendant, civil litigation cases seek to remedy the plaintiff of a wrongdoing, usually through a monetary reward. Both Plaintiff and Defendant can be an individual, a non-profit organization, or a business. Civil litigation trials can be decided by a jury, through mediation, or both parties may agree … Read more
Tags: Florida Civil Litigation
Mediation, Arbitration, and Litigation
Posted on December 28, 2012 byMediation is becoming increasingly popular in Florida courts; it is estimated that 75% of all cases in Florida are settled through mediation. Mediation and arbitration are both alternatives to litigation, the process of presenting your case before a judge or jury. When arbitration occurs, both sides present their case to the arbitrator, who then makes … Read more
Tags: Florida Civil Litigation
Technology of a Large Florida Firm, Personality of a Small Florida Firm
Posted on November 27, 2012 byClarity Whether you’re going to buy groceries or hiring an attorney, costs and fees are always a concern. That is why we at Boyer Law Firm insist on a written fee agreement with you, the client. We have hourly, contingency and flat fee rates, and we offer convenient online payments with Visa, MasterCard, and Paypal. … Read more
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Social Media Discovery
Posted on September 24, 2012 byWhile many people are now conscious of what they say in emails, the same does not always remain true for other forms of social media including status updates, tweets and instant messages. As these methods of communication become more useful in today’s business world, courts have also recognized their importance to the discovery process. As … Read more
Tags: Florida Civil Litigation
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