Author Archives: Lauren Merriam

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) is a federal law which restricts the use of automated equipment to dial cellular telephones.  It is unlawful to use any automatic telephone dialing system or pre-recorded voice mail to make any call to … Continue reading →

A new Florida law states that in the absence of a will, if a decedent’s descendants are also the descendants of the surviving spouse, the surviving spouse receives the entire estate if the surviving spouse has no other descendants. If … Continue reading →

Consumers who purchase automobiles or other expensive products often have finance agreements which include a credit life or disability charge. Under some circumstances, a consumer who pays such a loan off early (including simply trading in the automobile for another) … Continue reading →

If you reside in or are involved in the management of a gated residential community, you may want to know that effective July 1, 2011, Florida Statutes §48.031(7) (2011), now provides that a gated residential community, including a condominium, cooperative … Continue reading →