By J. Christopher Lombardo, Florida Family Law Attorney Family law……an unwelcoming area of law that many hopes they may never have to approach. When the initial thought of a family law attorney comes to mind, many may conjure up images of aggressive attorneys attempting to dismantle the lives of innocent spouses. They see unwarranted attempts […]
read moreBy Lenore T. Brakefield, Esq. It’s that time of the year again. With all the holiday parties, treats and goodies, it’s hard to stay focused on getting or staying lean. Don’t fret, this article is about avoiding construction liens and how to deal with them (aka “Mechanics Lien”). What is a construction lien? Under Florida […]
read moreKnow and protect the value of your logo. Starting a new venture, whether it be a charity or for-profit, comes with innumerable considerations. One that’s often overlooked is the intellectual property rights of the venture’s logo. A few quick internet searches will provide a pile of articles and blog posts on the importance of quality […]
read moreIn September of 2017, Hurricane Irma made landfall in Southwest Florida, devastating thousands of homes and businesses, particularly on Marco Island. After the storm, Florida was flooded with hundreds of contractors, both licensed and unlicensed, who promised to fix and repair people’s roofs and homes. Many did follow through with these promises. However, some did […]
read morePart One of a series on U.S. and Florida Trademark (and Servicemark) Law What is the difference between a trademark and a servicemark? A trademark is some identifying mark that identifies goods to be sold. A servicemark, on the other hand, is some identifying mark that identifies service to be sold. The frameworks that apply […]
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