What happens when you pay a settlement payment late? From the Didn’t-See-That-Coming Department, and further evidence that you never know how a judge will rule. A small-claims defendant faced a harsh reality in Broward County after her agreed settlement payment could not be delivered on time because the Plaintiff’s attorney was not at his office. The defendant was complying with…
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When unwritten, misundstood intentions drive a steel wedge between family members An interesting case in the latest Florida Law Weekly about a family feud over corporate ownership caught my eye — and it includes a few lessons for people going into business with others. The setting is Miami Beach. The cast involves Alex (Arnold) Daoud, former…
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Maybe you knew it was coming, or maybe you didn’t. It may have followed in line after months of collection calls, or it might be a surprise. It might not even be a debt that belongs to you. Regardless, you’ve been sued by a credit card company. Now what to do? 1. Treat it seriously. Do…
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