Monthly Archives: February 2026
How Ambiguous Terms Can Affect Your Rights Under a Florida Contract
Florida business contracts are often long, complex documents that contain multiple provisions designed to define the rights and obligations of the parties involved. Even the most carefully drafted contract, however, may still contain certain “latent ambiguities.” That is to say, there may be terms in the deal susceptible to more than one interpretation. This,… Read More »
What Is an “Illusory Contract” in Florida?
A contract requires an exchange of obligations. When a purported agreement only imposes obligations on one party but not the other, a Florida court may decline to enforce what is essentially an “illusory” contract. That does not mean that a contract must impose equal obligations on all parties. But every party must have some… Read More »
“Interested Persons” and Florida Probate Litigation
An important concept in Florida probate law is the “interested person.” Essentially, an interested person is someone who has certain legal rights with respect to the administration of a will and probate estate. Depending on the nature of the estate, there may be many interested persons, including individuals who may not realize they enjoy… Read More »
False Advertising in Florida and the Lanham Act
Trademarks provide valuable protection for a Florida business’ name and branding. The Lanham Act, the principal federal statute governing trademarks, allows a trademark holder to sue anyone who uses their mark in “false or misleading advertising” to sue and collect damages. Florida’s Deceptive & Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) provides similar protections at the… Read More »