Labor laws vary from state to state. There are, however, some federal laws that all states must adhere to. To learn about some labor laws that are specific to Florida, keep reading. Florida has a minimum wage of $8.05. That may not sound like very much when compared to the highest minimum wage, which is […]
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Would Peter Fonda’s “Easy Rider” be legal in Florida?
One thing I like to do is compare movies, TV shows and books to real life. Is this something that could happen? Are the facts around the story real? Do the doctors on Grey’s Anatomy use actual medical terms and procedures? Are the arrests made on Law and Order SVU real charges? So, in taking […]
What determines the value of a wrongful death verdict?
Once a verdict has been found finding someone responsible for a wrongful death, there needs to be an amount of money determined to be awarded to the family. Have you ever wondered just how this sum is determined? Is there a formula that judges use to calculate that amount? It turns out there are 8 […]
Cosmetic Surgery and Personal Injury Claims
Beauty; they say it is in the eye of the beholder. We really do not believe that. You can tell by all the people getting cosmetic surgery these days. Celebrities use cosmetic surgery to try and maintain their youth to stay employable as well as alter their appearance to be more attractive. Most of the […]
Can you Sue your Landlord?
Florida backs up renters by giving them the opportunity to sue their landlord if they are not being treated right. Now this does not mean that you can sue your landlord because you are unhappy with the amount of rent that he is charging or the color of the furniture he put in the apartment […]
A War of Words
Legal disputes over intellectual property can get pretty dicey; particularly when one of the parties has made boatloads of money with the product in question. Take The Da Vinci Code case for instance, officially known as Baigent & Leigh v Random House Group Ltd. In 2003, bestselling author Dan Brown penned The Da Vinci Code. […]
Widerman Malek, PL at Mardi Gras!
Widerman Malek, PL supported the city of Cocoa by offering the King and Queen (our own Scott and Brandi Widerman) to oversee the Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Cocoa hosts an annual Mardi Gras celebration in downtown Cocoa and this year the team of Widerman Malek, PL anchored the parade with a […]
Music and copyright infringements
I love listening to music. I often come across a song that strikes a chord with me and just gets stuck in my head. You become so familiar with the melody you can pick the song out from just hearing a few notes. It’s just this phenomenon that has gotten some songwriters in a bit […]
Florida Bankruptcy exemptions
For various reasons, whenever an individual files for bankruptcy, some of his assets are protected and exempted from seizure. The exemption may take the form of either protecting the asset itself, or an amount in cash after the bankruptcy proceedings. Law section 222 includes a list of categories under which a property could be exempted […]
What is Litigation?
Many people wonder why it is necessary to be represented by a lawyer when they have a dispute to settle. Maybe it would be best if they knew what is involved, when a case goes to court. The terms Whenever an entity (person, organization, company, etc…) had a complaint against another entity, the old way […]
