A recent incident in Boynton Beach highlights the issue of product liability for consumers in our area. On Thursday, January 28, 2016, a hoverboard burst into flames while it was being charged in a home on South Palm Drive. Witnesses to the scene reported that the device first began emitting sparks that made loud popping...Read More

Boynton Beach Police Officer Accused of Battery and Sovereign Immunity The victim in a controversial local rape case is back in court seeking civil damages against the employer of her alleged attacker. The Boynton Beach police officer accused of battery, was acquitted of all charges of sexual battery on October 6, 2015. His accuser, however, has reportedly reached a...Read More

Are Online Fantasy Sports Competitions Legal? Opinions Vary in Florida and Nationwide for Online Gaming, Gambling, and Fantasy Sports Law A surprising topic was raised at the October 28, 2015, Republican candidates’ debate when Jeb Bush was asked about his views on regulating fantasy football leagues. In response, Bush likened the popular activity to unregulated...Read More

Palm Beach Family Argues Undue Influence of a Will in Probate court A death in the family can be distressing and emotionally draining for those left behind. In a recent case brought before the Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court, however, the death of a father had serious financial consequences for his daughter. Jennie Scaife of...Read More

A large tract of agricultural land recently changed hands in Palm Beach County just to the west of Boynton Beach. Lennar Corporation, a leading Fortune 500 company based in Miami, is reported to have paid $11.5 million for approximately 33 acres located at 5300 Flavor Pict Road. An application to rezone this farmland for townhomes...Read More

Civil Lawsuits Seeking Monetary Damages Filed Against Preschool in Child Molestation Cases Next month a Broward County judge is scheduled to hear a 2013 lawsuit filed by the parents of a then 4 year old girl, who reported she was sexually molested by her music teacher during nap time at her preschool day care center....Read More

Preserving Boynton Beach History Comes at a Price For more than several years now the residents of Boynton Beach and the City Commission have debated back and forth about what to do with the Old Boynton Beach High School, built in 1927 on Ocean Avenue. The building blends Mediterranean Revival and early Art Deco styles;...Read More

An unidentified person found seriously injured on the side of the road in Boynton Beach this week is thought to be the victim of a “possible hit and run,” according to a Boynton Beach police spokeswoman, as reported by The Palm Beach Post. A scooter, apparently belonging to the unconscious driver, was located in the...Read More

Computer Hacking in Palm Beach County underscores the need for Businesses to find legal solutions to protect and prosecute sensitive computer data. According to news reports, one or more members of the St. Louis Cardinals may have hacked into the Houston Astros’ database. The alleged hack originated from a computer in Jupiter, Florida, which coincidently...Read More

According to a news report, a woman was carjacked at a shopping center in in Boynton Beach Florida. The incident happened on the evening of July 22 at 501 Southeast 18th Avenue Boynton Beach, Florida. The perpetrators left with the woman’s purse and car. Fortunately, the woman was not physically hurt, however, the emotional scars...Read More