There are two simple ways to prevent unwanted legal claims from interrupting the fun: 1) limit alcohol consumption, and 2) have procedures in place to ensure office policies remain intact. For example, companies can choose to refrain from serving alcohol entirely, or offer drink tickets to regulate alcohol consumption by …

Michael T. Landen and Lisa J. Jerles The holidays are among us, which means employees can look forward to company holiday parties to celebrate another successful year with their firm or companies. Unfortunately, the holiday season can also result in legal issues for both employers and employees, which may arise …

    Alan Kluger, Philippe Lieberman and Richard Segal Kluger Kaplan Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Jose Rodriguez’s courtroom was packed with lawyers and reporters waiting to hear from the man on the witness stand: Celebrity developer and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. “He is a very smart guy,” said veteran Miami …

    Uber drivers in Florida will be considered independent contractors rather than employees, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity determined Thursday in a victory for the app-based ridesharing company. The order reverses an earlier state decision and marks Florida’s stance in a debate facing government agencies and courts across …

Art Basel Miami Beach arrives every year with a promise of profit, luxury and excess. Business owners and executives tell the Business Journal that the exclusive fair’s 14th annual edition for the Americas will not disappoint. At its core, the highly anticipated event is a tribute to Miami-Dade County’s booming …