Monthly Archives: December 2010
New weapon against drunk drivers
In a growing number of counties in Florida, just in time for this coming new year’s eve, motorists may be subjected to a new and rapidly growing DUI deterrent described as “No Refusal Checkpoints.” No Refusal Checkpoints work like the … Continue reading
Right of First Offer Upheld
A right of first offer (also known as a right of first negotiation) is a right created by contract that provides one party with the benefit of being the first party to present an offer to purchase real estate. The … Continue reading
City of Jacksonville’s suit allowed to continue
The First District Court of Appeals recently released its decision reversing the Duval County Circuit Court’s decision to dismiss the City’s Counterclaim and effectively allowed the City of Jacksonville to continue with its counterclaim against local construction company Blue Stone … Continue reading
Software Source Coding Protected from Discovery?
The Second District Court of Appeals answered that question in the affirmative and in doing so may have limited the scope of discovery in intellectual property and trade secrets litigation involving computer software in certain situations. In Revello Medical Management … Continue reading
Waiving Right to Arbitration
On December 8, 2010, the Fourth District Court of Appeals issued its opinion in the business litigation matter: Price v. Fax Recovery Systems, Inc. The issue on appeal was whether or not a party could waive its right to mandatory … Continue reading