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There are many defenses to a claim for breach of contract. These defenses may be divided into two separate groups: Affirmative Defenses and defenses that amount to a denial. Affirmative defenses do not bring in new facts to contest the Plaintiff’s claims, in fact, an affirmative defense admits the claims made by the Plaintiff, but asserts that even if those facts are true, the claim fails anyway.

What is an unconscionable contract? In lay terms, an unconscionable contract is a contract that’s so unfair and one-sided that a court can properly decide not to enforce it. “Unconscionable contract” is an affirmative defense to a breach of contract lawsuit or an action to enforce a contract.

Our clients at The Spence Law Firm always want to know if there is a way to get back the attorney’s fees they will have to pay to pursue a contract lawsuit. Under Florida law, there are several ways to win back the attorney’s fees incurred.

In a tortious interference with contract case, our Orlando attorneys represent business clients involved in “deals gone bad.” Tortious interference with contract is a hybrid claim, combining elements of contract law and elements of tort law.

Many employers these days require that officers and managers sign a non-compete agreement, a non-disclosure agreement and sometimes a non-solicitation agreement as well, before starting a new job. As an example of a non-compete agreement, a company could require that during employment and for two years afterward, the employee may not work for another competing employer in the same or similar industry within a 50 mile radius of the office in which the employee worked.

There are many defenses to a claim for breach of contract. These defenses may be divided into two separate groups: Affirmative Defenses and defenses that amount to a denial.

Termination of the contract simply means one party or their lawyer puts an end to the contract before the parties have fully performed their obligations under the contract. Upon termination of a contract, the parties are discharged from further performance under the contract, but the termination does not affect the parties’ liability for any breach of contract that occurred before the contract was terminated, so you should contact a breach of contract lawyer upon any termination.

The first and one of the most important steps is the initial meeting with your family lawyer.  You should be prepared to discuss your case in detail including your family members, your finances, assets and liabilities, your current living situation, and of course, your desired outcome for yourself and your family.

Divorce and family law cases can seem overwhelming at times. The process may seem long and tedious and can be especially draining due to the extreme emotional situations that can occur.

In this blog post, contract lawyer Richard P. Spence discusses the pending business litigation matter pending between Mid Florida Cancer Centers and Advent Health (formerly Florida Hospital). For about four years now, Mid Florida Cancer Centers (Mid Florida) has been pursuing claims against Advent for breach of contract and violation of antitrust and kickback laws.