Thinking you may need a West Palm Beach Marketing lawyer? As a business owner, it is important that your company follows all regulations, including those regarding advertising and marketing. False advertising laws are found under § 817.06, Fla. Stat. (2012), which restricts any person, business or association from offering products or services in a fraudulent manner with the intent of receiving personal gain through the deception. This can be done through marketing strategies, mailers, television and radio ads, billboard ads, or verbal communication.

Penalties for Advertising & Marketing Violations

Violation of Florida Statute 817.06, Fla. Stat. (2012) is a second-degree misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of up to $500 and up to 60 days of imprisonment. Make sure that you and your business are protected from such penalties by educating yourself and your partners on false advertising and marketing law, or by obtaining excellent legal defense in the event of false accusations of a violation. The Law Firm for Small Businesses, P.L.L.C. – West Palm Beach Marketing lawyers – can counsel or represent you in any of the following areas of advertising and marketing:

• False advertising
• Marketing campaigns
• Internet advertising
• Product branding
• Product placement
• Television and radio commercials

With our guidance and representation, you could build a strong and lawful marketing campaign or launch effective advertisements without worrying about legal issues.

Attorney Spotlight

Attorney

Stacey L Griffiths, Esq.

Founding partner of Griffiths & Smitherman, P.L. concentrating in the area of Business Law, Marketing and Advertising Law, Trademark and Copyright, Entertainment Law, and Business Litigation.

• Business Law Palm Beach
• Trademark & Copyright
• Product Licensing
• Entertainment Law
• Civil & Commercial Litigation