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Every business owner eventually faces a nightmare review — from absurd complaints (“They wouldn’t serve me spaghetti at their frozen yogurt shop!”) to hateful rants or disgruntled ex-employees. The hard truth: most false reviews stay online unless they violate a platform’s Terms of Service. Understanding how Google, Yelp, Facebook, and others enforce their TOS is the key to protecting your reputation. Learn how to identify removable reviews, cite violations effectively, and craft responses that turn negativity into credibility. We’ll also explain why lawsuits almost never work — and what to do instead. With the right approach, you can safeguard your brand, maintain customer trust, and keep bad actors from defining your business online.

Florida’s minimum wage rises to $14.00 per hour starting Sept. 30, 2025. Tipped workers earn $10.98 plus tips. Learn what this means for employees.

In Ames, SCOTUS struck down the higher burden for majority groups in Title VII claims, reshaping workplace discrimination law nationwide.

6th Circuit ruling limits employer liability for third-party harassment—foreshadowing likely changes in the 11th Circuit soon.

Wine by the Case explores workplace speech, at-will vs. contract employment, and defamation after Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

Wine by the Case uncorks the truth behind Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz,” exploring lawsuits, due process battles & environmental concerns.

The Supreme Court’s Ames ruling ends the extra burden on majority-group plaintiffs in Title VII discrimination cases — big win, big implications.

Episode 22 of Wine by the Case uncorks the Donna Adelson trial, her guilty verdict, and the looming question of whether Wendi Adelson will face charges in the Dan Markel murder case.

This week on Wine by the Case, we sip Velvet Devil Merlot and serve up CRINGE COURT: lawyers with cat judges, suing over bad mixtapes, and zodiac signs in pleadings. Plus, Sex and the City drama, Real Housewives hot takes, and cocktail wars.

This week, Wine by the Case uncorks Carfaggio Chianti Classico and dives into a $154M wine fraud scandal. Fake labels, forged vintages, and high-stakes deception in the global wine market. Watch now!

This week on Wine by the Case, we uncork “Giant Boar” and dive into a wild Florida lawsuit: a retired federal judge sues his condo board for defamation. HOA drama, legal lessons, and bold wine pairings—sip along with us.

Discover how Florida’s CHOICE Act, effective July 1, 2025, transforms non-compete agreements. Learn key requirements, salary thresholds, and enforcement rules impacting businesses and professionals across the state and beyond.

The Supreme Court just upheld Texas’ strict age verification law for adult websites, sparking debates over free speech, privacy risks, and online censorship. Learn more as we sip Circumference from Dry Creek Valley.

An attorney, investor millions, and a Vegas spending spree. We uncork Delinquente Rosé and the bold story of white-collar fraud in Episode 15.

Wine By The Case uncorks Episode 14 with a tasting tour through Las Vegas, Italy—yes, it's real! Dive into unique local wines and a juicy Florida Yelp lawsuit in this episode.

In Episode 13 of Wine by the Case, we sip La Marca Prosecco while uncorking a fizzy New Orleans lawsuit involving bubbles, a Porsche, and a possible Café du Monde connection. Nuisance or just New Orleans flair?

Florida’s new CHOICE Act could drastically expand the power of non-compete agreements, making it the most employer-friendly law of its kind in the U.S. Set to take effect on July 1, 2025 (pending Governor DeSantis’ signature), the CHOICE Act extends the maximum duration of restrictive covenants to four years, removes geographic limitations, and makes enforcement nearly automatic. This major shift in Florida employment law raises significant concerns for employees and businesses operating across state lines. Learn what this means for your current agreements and how to stay compliant under the new standard.