Part of building your business is creating the assets that make it unique. You put in a lot of time and effort to help your company stand out and reach your customers. The traits that set your business apart also make it valuable and vulnerable. Several types of...
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Recognizing unfair and deceptive business practices
As both a business owner or operator, everyone should know what qualifies as unfair or deceptive business practices. There is a lot to know about the laws surrounding these actions, making it hard to identify whether a business is engaging in this kind of behavior. To...
Update: Florida’s Legislature’s Special Session Addresses Covid-Related Issues for Florida Businesses
The recent Legislative Special Session produced a variety of solutions to major issues facing businesses in Florida. The Legislature’s special sessions addressed significant business and employee matters including employee and family protections, COVID-19...
Choosing the right business partner
It can be a thrilling experience when you think of an exciting new business idea. You might sit on the idea for a while so you can get ready for the right time, or you might be prepared to act right away. The early days of a new business can be challenging. As your...
Building a business on a strong legal foundation
If you are starting a business, the steps you take in the first stages will have an impact that lasts for years and decades to come. Here are a few simple tips to help you maximize your chances of success and to avoid common pitfalls. Choose the best business entity...
What fiduciary duties do corporate officers have to comply with?
If you’re an officer or director of a company, there are certain legal duties that the law expects you to comply with. Sometimes, another officer or a stockholder may perceive your actions as a breach of those duties, and they may sue you for it on behalf of the...
4 common reasons for business partner disputes
You may have entered your business partnership with the intent to do everything in the business as a team, but a disagreement can make it difficult to remain united. What are some common causes of disputes in business partnerships? 1. Financial disputes Managing your...
Can A Florida Business Raise Its Prices During a State of Emergency?
Today I was contacted by an investigative reporter wanting to interview me about business that are charging Covid-19 surcharges and increasing fees for providing services. The reporter wanted to know (1) if this is something to be expected, (2) is this legal and (3)...
Outline of Covid-19 Legal Issues for Florida Small Business Owners
Below is a link to a white paper for Florida small business owners outlining legal issues related to Covid-19. Please contact us if you’d like to set up a free consultation with a business attorney related to a specific matter or concern. We are available by phone...
The Need for New or Early Stage Businesses to Have a Legal Audit
One of my favorite books is “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Steven Covey. If you are starting a business, thinking about starting one or have one up and running and you have not read it, go read it. Anyways, in the book, one of the ‘habits’ is to “plan...