David Steinfeld's Florida Business Law and e-Discovery Videos

What can a business do to reduce their eDiscovery costs

Board Certified expert business lawyer David Steinfeld tells you what your business can do now to save money and avoid liability later in electronic discovery.

He discusses how business disputes commonly develop and where in that process can a business take steps that will later save it money in e-Discovery should it become involved in a dispute either directly or even as a third-party.

What are eDiscovery litigation holds and do I do that

Board Certified expert business attorney David Steinfeld explains the process of electronic discovery and litigation holds.

Litigation hold letters or legal hold notices are a useful part of modern e-Discovery and are regularly sent to parties in business disputes as well as third-parties that may have data relevant to the central dispute. 

Where these notices apply in the e-Discovery process, how your business can respond to them, and how your business can utilize these tools effectively in a business dispute are topics addressed in this  segment.

What are the basic Florida business entities

In this video Board Certified expert business lawyer David Steinfeld speaks to his specialized background and expertise in business law.

He also defines the three business entities used in Florida, which are the limited liability company or LLC, the corporation denoted commonly with Inc., and the partnership with its various permutations like the limited partnership and limited liability limited partnership. 

Mr. Steinfeld discusses the structure and benefits of each and how the operate in practical application.

The phases of a Florida business lawsuit

In this video Board Certified expert business lawyer David Steinfeld explains the three basic parts of a business lawsuit and what you can expect to in each phase..

Every business dispute starts with the pleadings phase where the parties frame the issues for the court by filing documents like the complaint and motions, which are called the pleadings.

The next part of any business lawsuit is the discovery phase where the parties exchange and obtain information from each other and third-parties. This can be information to both prove claims as well as uncover previously unknown information. Depositions are one method of discovery used in this phase but document and information requests are also available to the parties. Mr. Steinfeld addresses what these are, their benefits, and when and how they are used.

The third part of any business lawsuit is the resolution phase, which can be by a trial, but can also be accomplished though mediation, settlement, summary judgment, or even arbitration in some cases.

One key issue Mr. Steinfeld discusses in explaining these phases is how your business can reduce the litigation costs to make any business dispute more cost effective and increase the return on your investment into the lawsuit.

Business liability exposure to partners and shareholders

In this video Board Certified expert business lawyer David Steinfeld discusses common liabilities that business owners can face within their own business.

Partners and shareholders are the parties at the core of any business. Disputes by and among them are commonly termed a corporate divorce because the break-up of a business is akin to the dissolution of a marriage. 

While it may not always be possible to avoid a corporate divorce, well crafted corporate governance documents like operating agreements for LLCs can add structure to such disputes making them easier for the business to accommodate and reducing the impact and expense on the business. 

Who can sue my company and who can my company sue

In this video Board Certified expert business lawyer David Steinfeld addresses the liabilities that businesses can face from outside of the business.

Businesses conduct transactions with other companies and customers or clients. This discussion addresses how and when claims by and against suppliers, vendors, and customers can arise.

More importantly for any business, what you can do today to avoid those disputes tomorrow will benefit any business. Putting proper and well drafted contracts and other important legal business documents in place now is a low cost way to maximize the chance that these disputes can be resolved efficiently and effectively if not avoided altogether.  

What is involved in a business bankruptcy

Bankruptcy has become integral to business disputes and is an effective mechanism for businesses experiencing financial difficulties.

Oftentimes a defendant in a business lawsuit will file for bankruptcy either on the eve of trial or when a judgment is obtained from trial but before it can be executed upon.

The most common business bankruptcies are Chapter 7 liquidations and Chapter 11 reorganizations. In this video Board Certified expert business lawyer David Steinfeld discusses what your business can expect if it becomes a creditor in a Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 11 reorganization​.

What can you do with a final judgment from a lawsuit

Winning a trial and obtaining a final judgment is the culmination of a great deal of work for a business and vindicates its position in the dispute. But obtaining a judgment without understanding what the business can and cannot do with that judgment is often unhelpful. Likewise what a business owner should want to know is how they are going to collect on the judgment and recover their damages from the judgment debtor.

In this video Board Certified expert business lawyer David Steinfeld discusses how to enforce a judgment meaning what a business can do with a judgment obtained in a civil lawsuit. On the other side of that issue, he also speaks to the implications of a judgment that is entered against a company. ​