Category Archives: Securities Arbitration
HOW DOES THE GARNISHMENT PROCESS WORK TO ENFORCE A JUDGMENT IN FLORIDA?
A writ of garnishment is a powerful legal tool that allows judgment creditors to collect debts by seizing assets belonging to a judgment debtor that are in the hands of a third-party. This process enables judgment creditors to recover outstanding judgments through third parties, such as banks or employers, who hold money or other… Read More »
When Are You Entitled to a Jury Trial in Federal and State Court?
Many clients believe they are entitled to a jury trial when they file or are defending a lawsuit in federal or state court. What they often do not realize, however, is how significantly the right to a jury trial has eroded through contractual waivers, alternative dispute resolution clauses, and claims that seek equitable remedies…. Read More »
How Have a Party’s Discovery Obligations Changed Under the Recent Amendments and What Remedies Are Now Available When Filing a Discovery Motion?
Effective as of January 1, 2025, the Florida Supreme Court adopted significant amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, including material changes to Rule 1.280 and Rule 1.380. In amending Rule 1.280, the Court adopted much of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26, including: 1) each party now has a duty to serve… Read More »
Florida’s New “Proportionality” Standard for Civil Discovery: It’s a Game Changer
For years, many attorneys and judges have queried when the Florida Supreme Court would adopt the civil discovery “proportionality” standard that the federal courts adopted in 2015. Some attorneys and judges favored the Florida courts adopting the federal proportionality standard; others were against it. Effective as of January 1, 2025, the Florida Supreme Court… Read More »
Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Led to Substantial Losses in Your Investment Accounts? What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself Against Further Losses
The coronavirus pandemic has jeopardized the health and lives of millions of people across the world and it is difficult to predict when we will resume our traditional way of life. The pandemic also likely has affected the bottom line in your investment and retirement accounts — and not for the better. What many… Read More »
Before You Invest
You’ve worked hard for your savings. Before you entrust it to someone to invest, take the time to do your homework. Even if you have been investing for many years, every investment deserves scrutiny. Check out the players Just because a broker or investment adviser is charming and friendly doesn’t mean he or she… Read More »
Have Something in Common? Doesn’t Mean the Investment He or She is Pitching is Real.
As attorneys who represent investors who have lost money to fraudulent investments, the one thing all of our clients agree upon is that their investment advisor “seemed like a really great guy/gal”. The old adage “you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar” is correct. Fraudsters know how to turn on the charm…. Read More »
A Slight Expansion in Liability Under Federal Securities Laws
Do you ever copy-and-paste a statement without thinking twice of the implications? The United States Supreme Court recently expanded the reach of federal securities laws and who can be held liable for violating them. In Lorenzo v. Securities and Exchange Commission, 139 S. Ct. 1094 (2019), the Court held that a person can be… Read More »
Florida Securities Arbitration: Tips for Investors
You work hard for your salary and invest what you can for your retirement one day. You certainly don’t want to lose your life-savings to some unscrupulous financial advisor. There are numerous situations that can cause you to lose your investments as well — such as a broker who recommends unsuitable investments, engages in… Read More »
Securities Arbitration in Florida
If a registered securities broker-dealer or financial advisor has mismanaged your financial assets through a breach of duty or industry standards, and has caused you to suffer losses, you may be interested in exploring avenues of legal recourse. Securities-arbitration claims with a registered firm, however, are not resolved through litigation in court, but rather… Read More »