Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Difference Between Civil Theft And Criminal Theft
Theft is a common crime. Individuals and businesses get items stolen from them all the time. Most of the time, criminal penalties are involved. The thief may get arrested and face jail time and restitution. Sometimes criminal charges are not filed, leaving the civil court system as the only judicial means for recovering damages…. Read More »
Florida Police Urging Drivers To Keep Their Eyes On The Road
With smartphones gaining in popularity in recent years, many drivers now use them while behind the wheel. They may text or email friends. They may make phone calls. They may also surf the internet while driving. Distracted driving has become more common in recent years. Every year, thousands of people are killed by drivers… Read More »
Dealing With HOA Disputes
It is increasingly common for homes to be built in a community governed by a homeowners association (HOA). Disputes are common in HOAs both between homeowners in the community and the HOA board. It’s true that HOA board members can sometimes be too nosy, intervening in minor disputes when they should be minding their… Read More »
Types Of Business Laws
People can get sued for a variety of reasons. So can businesses. Companies have a lot of laws and regulations that they have to abide by based on their location as well as the type of business they run. The area of business law encompasses various types of disputes between companies, employees, and customers…. Read More »
Understanding The Attractive Nuisance Doctrine
As a homeowner, you may be aware of the importance of making your property safe for visitors. This is part of premises liability law. However, removing ice from your sidewalk, fixing broken steps, and covering up holes may not be enough. You have to make concessions for children, too, whether or not they are… Read More »
Olympus Pools Files Breach Of Lawsuit Against Clients
In a business-client relationship, it is typically the client who files a breach of contract lawsuit against the business when something goes wrong. A pool company is doing the opposite and filing a lawsuit against the customers, despite not completing pools they paid for. Olympus Pools lost its state license and had to shut… Read More »
Large Dog Attacks Smaller Dog In Jacksonville
When you think of dog bites, you may think of dogs attacking humans. While this is often the case, dog attacks can also involve other dogs. This was recently the case in Florida. The incident happened in Jacksonville near Wren Road and Leafy Lane. An 18-year-old man was walking his dog when it was… Read More »
What Is Defamation?
People gossip all the time. For the most part, this activity does not cause substantial harm to a person. However, when false statements are spread to third parties, this can cause serious harm to one’s reputation or business. Many people have had their lives destroyed by false rumors. This is called defamation and you… Read More »
Understanding Trade Secrets
Google’s search algorithm and Coca-Cola’s secret formula are examples of trade secrets. A trade secret is considered proprietary information. It consists of a company’s practices and processes for manufacturing their products and is not public knowledge. Trade secrets give companies competitive advantages. Because of this, employees generally have to sign non-disclosure agreements stating that… Read More »
Actions To Take After An Assault
We may feel safe going for a run, waiting at a bus stop, or walking to our car after work. However, the reality is that even in the safest of areas, a person can be randomly assaulted at any time. Assault is a crime that can carry serious charges. But what exactly is assault,… Read More »
