litigation

Dear Editor, A lot of people cite regulation, taxation, and inflation as the biggest cost drivers for any small business, but there is another one at least in a small business leader’s mind that is also a major consideration: lawsuits. Florida’s economy is cranking along just fine right now.  Population growth continues to fuel a […]

By Frank De Varona Up until 2023, Florida had been designated as a “Judicial Hellhole” by the American Tort Reform Association.  Why?  Because the state’s docket of frivolous lawsuits was out of control. The court docket is wide open to almost any claim and any claimant, meaning that if someone chooses to sue an individual […]

It is becoming evident that the recent surge in court cases in Florida is from lawsuit financing that is becoming increasingly popular. Also known as "litigation funding," this practice allows litigants to receive an advance on their expected settlement or jury award. In theory, this can be a helpful way for cash-strapped individuals to access […]

Starting, maintaining, and growing a small business is tough. Getting your ideas off the ground, finding the right staff, managing financials and handling day-to-day operations while you are also building a business