On May 18th, Widerman Malek, PL, Platinum Sponsors for the Orlando chapter of the ACC, conducted a CLE seminar at the Orlando Science Center. ACC members attended the seminar put on by Widerman Malek attorneys which included, Mark Warzecha, Mark Malek, Kelly Swartz and, Daniel Pierron. The seminar addressed recent trends in Mergers & Acquisitions […]
Usually, when someone files a lawsuit, he or she is responsible for proving that the person being sued—known as the defendant or the respondent depending on a few different factors—did something that he or she should not have done, and as a result the person filing the lawsuit—the plaintiff—was harmed in some manner. The idea […]
Generally, it is understood that one person cannot drag two others into court and force them to fight out an issue. However, as with most things in the law, there are exceptions to this idea. The concept of interpleader is that sometimes one party can compel two or more other parties to determine their rights […]
If you have been served with papers for a lawsuit, the temptation to hide your head and pretend it isn’t happening can be very strong and alluring. However, you should never give in to this temptation because if you do, you could end up losing the lawsuit without ever having the chance to make your […]
If you are involved in a lawsuit—whether as the plaintiff or as the defendant—you may be wondering how much money can be at stake. This is where the question of damages comes into play. What does the term “damages” mean? Simply put, damages are the monetary award that you can receive (or be ordered to […]
If you have ever done something that could expose you to civil liability—something like causing an accident, damaging someone else’s property, or breaking a contract into which you entered—you may spend a lot of time and energy worrying about whether you will ever be sued. The good news—for you, not for the person you harmed—is […]
If you have a situation in which you have been wronged and you wish to seek legal satisfaction through a lawsuit, there are a number of initial hurdles you must first get past even to have your case heard. First, the court must have personal jurisdiction over the parties. Second, the court must have subject […]
When someone commits a crime, we typically think about what they could be facing in terms of criminal consequences: probation, imprisonment, and perhaps a fine. However, there is an entirely other side of the coin, and that has to do with the civil liability they may be facing. Criminal vs. Civil liability: similarities and differences […]
On Saturday, May 21st, we had a beautiful day for the 6th Annual Widerman Malek family picnic, which was held at the Howard E. Futch Park in Indialantic. We all enjoyed the great food, games, visiting and entertainment. Some of the families also spent time at the beach, surfing and enjoying the great day and […]
