Gunster Shareholder Jonathan Osborne, who co-chairs the firm's White Collar Defense & Internal Investigations practice, recently authored an article for Daily Business Review regarding "5 Steps for Responding to an AG Investigation."
In the article, Jonathan highlights price gouging and consumer protection laws (the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act), both of which are enforced by the Office of the Florida Attorney General. These investigations carry harsh potential penalties and fine exposure; therefore, it is imperative to be prepared, including by engaging counsel and preserving relevant materials. "Your counsel should conduct an internal investigation to evaluate the facts—review the relevant documents, analyze your contracts with consumers, and interview the employees involved," he advises.
Jonathan K. Osborne is a business litigation shareholder and co-chair of the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations practice group. He is also a member of the firm’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Jonathan began his practice at Gunster and later returned to the firm after serving in the U.S. Department of Justice as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of Florida. An experienced first chair trial attorney, Jonathan represents individuals and organizations in civil business litigation, including the defense of legal malpractice claims as well as white collar criminal matters and internal investigations.
