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New FTC Rule to Ban Non-Competes – How Does the New Rule Impact You or Your Business?

May 14 2024

On April 23,2024, the Federal Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’ or “FTC”) issued its final rule banning non-compete/non-competition clauses and agreements for all workers in the United States, subject to very limited exceptions.  Pursuant to the FTC’s Non- Compete Clause Rule, 16 CFR Part 910, that will take effect on September 4, 2024, it is an unfair […]


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Obtained Confidential and Significant Settlement for Professional Malpractice

October 26, 2011

Obtained confidential and significant settlement in action for professional malpractice for client that was wrongfully deported and imprisoned following high profile immigration attorneys’ malpractice.


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Settlement of long-term care insurance dispute

September 13, 2011

Settled a long-term care insurance dispute for an elderly client, obtaining the full benefits he sought under his policy for 2 years of Home Health care.


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Obtained favorable Settlement for Defendant Contractor

August 11, 2011

Obtained favorable settlement for defendant contractor in insurance coverage dispute in federal court arising from a wrongful death action for carbon monoxide poisoning that occurred at the Key West Doubletree Grand Key Resort.


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Ruben E. Socarras, Esq. receives “AV® Preminent Rating”

July 19, 2011

Ruben E. Socarras, Esq. recently received an “AV® Preminent Rating” by Martindale Hubbell.  An “AV” certification rating is the highest rating provided by Martindale-Hubbell – a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him/her at the highest level of ethical standards and legal ability, based on legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability, […]


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Successfully obtained Injunction against Commercial Landlord for Retail Business

May 05, 2011

Successfully obtained injunction and favorable settlement in commercial landlord/tenant dispute for client that was wrongfully evicted and forced to shut down its retail business.


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Successfully obtained Injunction against Commercial Landlord for Retail Business

Successfully obtained injunction and favorable settlement in commercial landlord/tenant dispute for client that was wrongfully evicted and forced to shut down its retail business.


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Obtained Summary Judgment involving South Beach Condo Purchase

April 15, 2011

Obtained summary judgment in favor of client seeking the return of $1,600,000 deposit under luxury condominium purchase and sale contract for beach-front unit in Miami Beach, Florida.


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Achieved favorable Settlement for Affiliate Marketer arising from Servicing Agreement

January 08, 2011

Achieved favorable settlement for large internet affiliate marketing company that sought significant damages for breach of its service agreement against advertiser.


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