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The McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case – 30 Years Later
Why You’ve Heard of It and Why What You’ve Heard is Probably Wrong. The McDonald’s “Hot Coffee” lawsuit is a legend in the world of legal cases. It has withstood the test of time, being propped up continuously as a culture symbol of frivolous lawsuits. However, the reality behind the McDonald’s Hot Coffee case is…
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Alabama Federal Court Declares Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional
But the ruling is not applicable to all businesses On March 1, 2024, a significant development arose in the ongoing saga of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). In a landmark decision, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, in National Small Business United d/b/a National Small Business Association v. Yellen, No. 5:22-cv-01448-LCB…
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Burnett v. National Association of Realtors – The 1.8 Billion Dollar Verdict That Could Reshape an Entire Industry
Yes… with a “B” On October 31, 2023, a federal jury in Missouri returned a verdict finding the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several large brokerages liable for antitrust violations in a class-action lawsuit filed by home sellers. The case is Burnett et al v. The National Association of Realtors et al, U.S. District…
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SB264 – New Florida Law Prohibits “Foreign Principals” from Purchasing Certain Florida Real Property
A new law in Florida will prohibit “foreign principals” from purchasing agricultural land or certain real property in the state. The new law, Senate Bill 264, was signed into law on May 8, 2023, and becomes effective July 1, 2023. The law creates what is now Part III of Florida Statutes Chapter 692 (to be…
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United States Federal Law Regarding the Display of the United States Flag
The federal law of the United States, codified as the United States Code (abbreviated as “U.S.C.”), proscribe specific means by which the United States flag should be displayed. It is important to note that this law does not subject people to penalties for noncompliance and, therefore, the means stated within are more of a suggestive,…