Jonathan Osborne of Gunster. Courtesy photo 5 Steps for Responding to an AG Investigation
A consumer complains to the government or to the Better Business Bureau about the allegedly unfair practices of a business operating in Florida, leading to the government launching an investigation and contacting the company to seek compensation for alleged victims. This article provides five steps for responding to the OAG's "knock at the door" of your company.
May 18, 2023 at 09:58 AM
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White Collar Crime
As those of us in south Florida experienced firsthand, the rainfall and resulting flooding of April 12 was epic. According to weather reports, the 25.91 inches of rain measured at Fort Lauderdale International Airport was the most ever observed in Fort Lauderdale on a single day. Among other property damage, flooding and debris caused a temporary closure of the airport and schools and left hundreds of cars abandoned and many totaled. In the wake of the storm, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 23-65, declaring a state of emergency in Broward County. In Florida, states of emergency activate various laws, among them are state price gouging laws, which are enforced by the Office of the Florida Attorney General (OAG).
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