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Business Law

Has Facebook Gotten Too Good at Capitalism?

The US government and 48 states have sued Facebook for anticompetitive conduct and are seeking to break up the company

Silvino Diaz January 5, 2021

Business Litigation

How can I Report an Amazon Vendor if I am a Seller or Buyer?

Recently, stories have surfaced about consumers purchasing expired goods, broken products, and even counterfeit items. Additionally, some sellers are losing business to other sellers who market these fraudulent or defective items. Whether you are an Amazon buyer or seller, here’s how you can protect yourself.

Eric Gros-Dubois January 25, 2020

Business Law

Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act

Courts have given some guidance on what constitutes deceptive and unfair trade practices by companies in Florida. A business engages in deceptive practices if the action is likely to mislead the consumer. On the other hand, a business participates in unfair practices if it acts contrary to public policy by behaving unethically or oppressively towards consumers or other businesses.

Oscar Gomez January 3, 2020

Business Law

What Businesses Need to Know when Working with Influencers

An influencer is a person that is influential in the social media realm. Influencers are usually found on Instagram with over thousands of followers. However, not all influencers are the same.

Eric Gros-Dubois July 19, 2019