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Many businesses, organizations, and sporting events require people to sign liability waivers to help avoid personal injury lawsuits. Signed liability forms are often required when an activity or service carries a certain amount of risk. The purpose is to release the organization from legal liabilities due to injuries incurred on their property, through a provided service or sponsored event. Who Requires Liability Waivers? Typically, liability waivers are required by: Gyms and recreational activity businesses such

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A divorce can be a complicated legal process, an emotional rollercoaster and a financial challenge for both spouses. How a divorce will impact credit history and scores is a frequent concern for divorcing spouses. That’s certainly understandable as many people worry about how they’ll land on their feet financially after a divorce. Spouses considering a divorce should start the process of establishing accounts (checking, savings, and credit) separate from the other spouse. Order a credit

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A DUI arrest in Florida can potentially lead to financial burdens (fines, higher insurance rates, etc.), jail time, suspended license, and loss of employment opportunities. Approximately 30,000 people are arrested for DUI in Florida each year. These people face a legal process that can be overwhelming and confusing. They may also face long-term effects from that arrest. Below, we’ve provided answers to frequently asked questions about DUI arrests in Florida. However, if you’re facing a

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A baseball player’s career may begin at an early age with Little League Baseball. After learning the rules of the game, and gaining skills such as hitting, running, throwing, and catching, baseball players may move on to high school baseball. The usual next step may be recruitment to a college baseball team with or without an allotted scholarship offer. If the baseball player attracts the attention of a scout, the next move might be into

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In 2019, Florida reported 105,298 domestic violence crimes that resulted in 66,069 arrests. Whether you’re the victim of domestic violence or facing allegations of domestic violence, the consequences—both legal and personal—can have a lasting impact on all involved parties. We’ll delve deeper into the consequences of domestic violence below. But first, if you require immediate assistance, please call the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-500-1119 or TDD (TTY) 1-800-621-4202. If you’re seeking legal guidance on domestic

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They say accidents are just waiting to happen. That’s why insurance companies exist. Injuries could be from a car crash, a slip and fall on someone else’s property, a workplace or medical mishap, or the result of a faulty product. Many of those accidents will involve a personal injury. If that injury meets thresholds established by Florida law, a personal injury claim can be filed. We provide an extensive personal injury education center that details

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Discovery is typically the fourth step during a contested Florida divorce process. Generally, the steps of contested divorce may include: Filing a petition for dissolution of marriage Filing an Answer Filing required paperwork Discovery Mediation Parenting plans Hearing The discovery phase is the opportunity for family law attorneys to gather information relevant to the case and to head off any surprises that may come up at trial. In Florida, each spouse in a divorce case

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So, you’ve been lucky enough to record music. Maybe you’ve been even luckier to see your music catapult into some sort of success and wondering how to propel your music career to the next level. Possibly you’re wondering if it’s the right time to build your music career team. So, when is the right time? The truth is, it’s different for all artists because everyone has different needs at different times. The larger your career

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Many divorced partners in Florida find co-parenting, child visitations, and handling custody concerns challenging during normal times. In 2020, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic raises new child custody, time-sharing, and visitation schedule challenges during a time of school closings and “stay-at-home” lockdown orders in many Florida counties. Adding to the confusion is that Florida Parenting Plans typically do not address pandemic issues. Neither has the Florida Court at this time. However, a Texas High Court recently

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Many Florida drivers might not be aware that their car may have a “black box” designed to capture information just prior to an accident. In 2012, 96 percent of cars had an event data recorder (EDR) installed by the auto manufacturer according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). The U.S. Congress mandated that all vehicles built starting in 2015 were required to have EDRs. The EDR records data from a vehicle seconds before,

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