As one of the (if not the) largest consumers of goods and services in the world, the United States Government represents a very lucrative target market for businesses of all sizes and in all industries. Bidding for and winning government contracts, however, can often be a daunting task for small or new businesses or those […]
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Widerman Malek Appeals Team Secures Reversal and Remand of Dismissal
The appellate team of Scott Widerman, Eric Hostetler and Tiffany Ann Jones secured a reversal and remand at the Fifth District Court of Appeals on a case they have been litigating since 2017. The case involves a dispute over the ownership of church property after a schism developed within the membership of the church, with […]
Partnering for Success: Key Considerations for Creating or Joining a Medical Partnership or Business
Creating or joining a partnership or business with another doctor or medical professional can be a great way to expand your practice, pool resources, and increase revenue. However, before entering a partnership, there are several important things that you should know and consider. Here are some of the key factors to keep in mind: Compatibility: […]
Widerman Malek Obtains Plaintiff’s Jury Verdict, Secures $200,000.00 Settlement
The trial team of Scott Widerman and Eric Hostetler obtained a Plaintiff’s jury verdict in Indian River County over a two-day period in late December 2022. The lawsuit began in 2018 when an auger pilling machine overturned on a property in The Fingers in Vero, Florida after part of the machine sunk into an unabandoned […]
New Law Eases US Government Contracting for Small Businesses with One-Stop Shop Compliance Guides Website
In October of 2022, Congress and the President passed a law that made a small but very important addition to the rules governing the US Small Business Administration. In a bipartisan bill known as “The One-Stop Shop for Small Business Compliance Act” (Public Law 177-118), the US Government made life in the often confusing and […]
Inappropriate Harassment in the Workplace | A Primer for Florida Employers
Running a business is tough these days … for many reasons. Business owners and senior managers don’t need internal strife among their employees. Any business with employees must be ever conscious of this fact and have a definitive program to: Prohibit inappropriate harassment of employees. Minimize claims and legal actions against the company for such […]
Successful Business Basics: Why You Should Consider Hiring a Lawyer
When you start a business, there are many things that you need to take into consideration, but often the last one on the list is whether your business will need a lawyer. There are two professionals that every single business should have from the start – a trusted accountant and a lawyer who understands your […]
Navigating the Proposal for Settlement Statute in Your Business Dispute
Under the American rule, each party to a lawsuit is required to pay its own attorney’s fees and costs unless a contract or statute states otherwise. One creature of statute that is available to shift attorney’s fees is the Proposal for Settlement. Another facet of the Proposal for Settlement is that it provides a way […]
Contracts, Doctors, and Common Mistakes: What You Should Know
As a medical practitioner, the last thing you should want or need to worry about is what may be in your employment agreements. Your years of schooling, testing, training, and keeping society healthy should be your dominant focus without the added stress of whether your practice and business contracts are set-up properly to protect you. […]
