Monthly Archives: August 2023
Florida Contractors and Owner Agree to Pay $7.7M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
On June 29, 2023, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced it reached an agreement with “HX5 LLC and its owner and Chief Executive Officer, Margarita Howard, located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and an affiliated joint venture HX5 Sierra LLC, located in Cleveland, Ohio” (collectively, “HX5 Parties”) whereby the HX5 Parties would… Read More »
The Privilege Affirmative Defenses Against Tortious Interference Claims
Florida law recognizes claims for both tortious interference with a business relationship and tortious interference with a contractual relationship. These claims commonly arise in the business context when an outside business unjustifiably interferes with another business’ contract or business relationship with a third party. “Essentially, a claim of tortious interference with a contract and… Read More »