The Partition Action: Resolving Disputes Between Property Co-Owners
In Florida, a partition action is a legal proceeding that allows a property's co-owners to divide the property among themselves, or sell it and divide…
What’s Substitute Service & When Can it Be Used to Notify Your Business of a Lawsuit?
April 26, 2023
What’s Substitute Service & When Can it Be Used to Notify Your Business of a Lawsuit?
In the United States, a lawsuit doesn't begin until the defendant has been “served with process.” Usually called “service of process,” “service,” “process,” or “personal…
In the Age of Zoom, Can You Be Forced to Attend a Distant In-Person Deposition?
The Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.310 states that “ deposition may be taken by communication technology, as that term is defined in the Florida…
Ayala Files a Breach of Warranty Lawsuit Against World Renowned Lab Instrument Manufacturer Tecan
April 21, 2023
Ayala Files a Breach of Warranty Lawsuit Against World Renowned Lab Instrument Manufacturer Tecan
Ayala filed a lawsuit on behalf of its client against Tecan US, Inc. Tecan is a distinguished manufacturer of scientific devices including the DreamPrep. This…
Accidentally Published Copyrighted Content on Your Website? Read This to Avoid Legal Action!
April 20, 2023
Accidentally Published Copyrighted Content on Your Website? Read This to Avoid Legal Action!
It can happen to anyone. You hire someone to do work on your business website, and that person accidentally uses a copyrighted photo. Your website…
Is a Website a Place of Public Accommodation that Falls Under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
April 19, 2023
Is a Website a Place of Public Accommodation that Falls Under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against those with disabilities. This act prohibits discrimination in various areas, including…
Does My Mobile Home Qualify for Homestead Exemption Under Florida Law?
The Florida Homestead Exemption is a tax benefit provided to eligible homeowners. It reduces the assessed value of their primary residence for tax property. This…
Ayala’s Case Involving $37 Million SEC Civil Action Suit Featured on Law360
This week, our case was featured in Law360. The case involves a $37 million SEC civil action suit in which our attorney, Eduardo A.…
Can a Condo Association be a Contractor for a Subcontractor’s Employees?
In Florida, a “statutory employer” is a legal term used in workers’ compensation law. It refers to a situation where an employer (the contractor) hires…
Understanding the Merger Doctrine in Real Estate Transactions
The merger doctrine is a doctrine in real estate law. In essence, it states that the real estate property's transfer contract merges into the transaction's…
Ayala Proud to Provide Towing Law Expertise to Transportation Titan Knight-Swift
The Ayala Law PA team is proud to announce that we've been chosen to represent transportation giant Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (Knight-Swift). Knight-Swift is a…
Ayala Wins $100,000 Settlement Against High-End Miami Beach Condominium
Our team is proud to announce that we have obtained another $100,000 settlement! In this case, our client alleged that the condominium association's negligence caused…
What is Reverse Piercing the Corporate Veil & When Does it Occur?
To understand “reverse piercing the corporate veil,” we need to understand “piercing the corporate veil.” "Piercing the corporate veil" is a legal term. It is…
Ayala Files Lawsuit Against Tire Manufacturer Michelin, Alleging Tire Defects Caused Car Crash
March 23, 2023
Ayala Files Lawsuit Against Tire Manufacturer Michelin, Alleging Tire Defects Caused Car Crash
On March 22nd, 2023, Ayala filed a lawsuit against Michelin, the well-known tire manufacturer. In the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that while driving on Florida’s…
Is a Creditor Trying to Freeze Your Company Account Due to a Judgement Against One of Your Partners? Here’s What You Need to Know!
March 17, 2023
Is a Creditor Trying to Freeze Your Company Account Due to a Judgement Against One of Your Partners? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Imagine you're a hard-working business owner. Suddenly, an unknown creditor tries to freeze your accounts and garnish money from your Limited Liability Company (LLC), due…
MGRM v. MGR; The Importance of Properly Listing Your Title in the Division of Corporations’ Website
March 16, 2023
MGRM v. MGR; The Importance of Properly Listing Your Title in the Division of Corporations’ Website
Florida division of corporations has a series of acronyms to identify the role in the entity of the persons listed in its website. When it…
