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CSLaw Attorneys Prevail on Summary Judgment in Contract Litigation
March 19 2023
Ruben E. Socarras, managing partner of Chane Socarras, PLLC (“CSLaw”) and CSLaw associate, Jafar Abuyounis, recently obtained final summary judgment in favor of one of their affiliate marketing clients, ending contentious litigation that has been pending for over three years in Miami, Florida. The Court heard competing summary judgment motions and ruled in favor of […]
Where COVID-19 and Employment Law Intersect Part I: Workplace Safety – What Employers Need to Know
March 20, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, employers throughout Florida and the nation are faced with difficult decisions about whether to reduce their work force, temporarily close offices and/or remain open for business (if permitted by public officials and orders) while allowing employees to work from home. In this multi-part series, we will be discussing the […]
COVID-19 and Force Majeure: Can the Coronavirus Excuse Contract Performance?
March 19, 2020
With nationwide concerns over the spread of COVID-19 rapidly forcing state and local governments to cancel large group events and dictate the closings of bars, restaurants and public parks and beaches, many affected businesses find themselves facing the question of whether they will be able to perform their contractual obligations. If the contract at issue contains […]
Arbitration Clauses in Contracts: What You Need to Know
February 26, 2020
Arbitration, not to be confused with mediation, is a form of alternative dispute resolution for resolving disputes outside of court. The American Bar Association defines arbitration as a private process where disputing parties agree that one or several individuals can make a decision about a dispute after receiving evidence and hearing arguments. Arbitration is different from mediation […]
When Your Tenant Wants to Assign Your Commercial Lease – What Landlords Need to Know Before Withholding Consent
January 07, 2020
Many commercial real estate landlords would be surprised to learn that, under Florida common law, a tenant has the right to assign a lease without the landlord’s consent. That right derives from the principle that the law generally favors free alienation of property. This common law right can, however, lawfully be restricted or eliminated by contract, […]
Jonathan Chane and Ruben Socarras selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List
December 20, 2019
Chane Socarras PLLC is pleased to announce that Jonathan Chane and Ruben Socarras have been selected in the 2020 edition of Florida Super Lawyers list in the areas of Business Litigation in Florida. The 2020 SuperLawyers list, which is issued by Thomson Reuters, is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who reach […]
Chane Socarras PLLC obtains $2.1 million final judgment in favor of Affiliate Network in Federal Court Contract Dispute
December 10, 2019
After successfully dismissing the defendants’ Counterclaims and succeeding on summary judgment on its damages claims pending before the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Florida, Chane Socarras PLLC litigation attorneys Ruben Socarras, Jonathan Chane and Nicole Oden, obtained a final judgment in excess of $2.1 million in favor of their client, an affiliate […]
Chane Socarras selected in 2020 U.S. News “Best Law Firms” List in Florida
November 09, 2019
Chane Socarras, PLLC has been selected by The U.S. News as one of the Best Law Firms in Florida in the area of Commercial Litigation. For the 2020 “Best Law Firms” list, the methodology remained the same as in the previous nine years. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a […]
Enforcing Restrictive Covenants in Florida: What Constitutes an “Appropriate and Effective Remedy?”
October 18, 2019
In Florida, restrictive covenants regarding non-competition, non-solicitation and non-disclosure/confidentiality are governed by Section 542.335 of the Florida Statutes. Restrictive covenants are widely used in competitive industries to protect the business interests of employers. Noncompetition, nonsolicitation and non-disclosure agreements can significantly reduce the risks that often come with the separation of an employee, such as the exposure of […]
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