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By: Armando Nozzolillo and Michael S. Waskiewicz Garnishments are one of the most effective tools at a creditor’s disposal for …

By Scott J. Kennelly and Janet C. Owens When a lender “willfully” charges interest in excess of statutory limits, civil …

By: Amanda Parker Baggett The Slavin Doctrine has been on the books for more than fifty years and is a …

By: Edward L. Kelly and Karl R. Gruss Writs of garnishment provide judgment creditors (i.e., the party in whose favor …

By: Amanda Parker Baggett Design-build firms are not required to hold a contractor’s license in Florida. They’re also not required …

By: Edward L. Kelly and Karl R. Gruss Florida law recognizes, and most banks offer, multiple forms of account designation …

By: Jon Sacks and Heather S. Nason When a closely-held entity applies for a loan, the financial institution usually requires …

By Scott J. Kennelly and Scott St. Amand The advent of social media has brought about many changes in the …

By: J. Ellsworth Summers and Scott St. Amand As we mentioned in our previous posts regarding document preservation, establishing a …

By: Adam B. Brandon In addition to ensuring compliance with the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), lenders should …