Monthly Archives: September 2026
Can I Appeal the Amount of Damages Awarded in a Business Lawsuit?
A business lawsuit can end with a judgment that feels larger than what was proven at trial. If the court entered judgment against your company, an appeal may provide a way to challenge the damages award. Damages refers to the amount of money the plaintiff is awarded at trial for their losses. Now, an… Read More »
How To Appeal a Will Contest Decision in Florida
A Florida court has ruled against you in a will contest, perhaps admitting a will to probate or rejecting your challenge. While the court may have got it wrong, on appeal, you’ll be required to show more than that the result was unfair. You need an appealable order and an error that affected the… Read More »
ERC Refund Delays and Denials: What Florida Small Businesses Should Know
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) provided critical financial support for businesses affected by the COVID-19 disruptions. While many employers have received their refunds, others are still waiting as the IRS continues reviewing their claims. As of July 2026, the IRS reported approximately 20,000 remaining ERC claims in various stages of processing, review, appeals, or… Read More »
Can You Recover Legal Costs in a Florida Real Estate Litigation Case?
Real estate litigation can become expensive quickly. Between attorney fees, court filings, expert reviews, and other expenses, the cost of pursuing or defending a claim can add up significantly. This often leads to one main question: if you win your case, can you recover what you spent? In Florida, the answer depends on several… Read More »
Small Business Owners Accused of ERC Misuse: What Legal Defenses Are Available?
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) provided much-needed relief to businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) increases its enforcement efforts, many businesses are now facing audits, investigations, and allegations that they improperly claimed the credit. Now, not every ERC inquiry automatically means fraud happened. In many cases, the… Read More »
Can You Challenge a Decision From Florida’s District Court of Appeal?
Losing an appeal can feel like you’ve reached the end of the road. You’ve most likely invested a lot of time, effort, and resources into the case, and an unfavorable decision from a Florida District court may not be what you expected. This can leave you wondering whether you have any other options left…. Read More »
Understanding the Possible Outcomes of a Florida Civil Appeal
When you decide to appeal a civil court decision in Florida, it’s natural to hope the appellate court will correct what feels unfair. In reality, the process is much more complex than that. Appeals are not second trials, and appellate judges do not hear new witnesses or consider new evidence. Instead, they review the… Read More »
What Makes a Florida Real Estate Contract Unenforceable?
Like many legal and business transactions, real estate transactions are built on contracts. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing property, the contract outlines each party’s rights, responsibilities, and expectations. Now, simply signing an agreement doesn’t automatically make it legally enforceable. If a contract was created under questionable circumstances or falsified to meet certain… Read More »
