As a landlord, it is possible for a tenant to breach a commercial lease in a variety of ways. For instance, it can occur by the tenant failing to make rent payments or by failing to meet certain covenants contained in the lease. Ultimately, the lease will be the...
On August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas halted the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule prohibiting non-competition clauses with workers. The court entered a final judgment that the FTC’s rule could not be enforced or...
Starting a new business is an exciting journey, marked by milestones like registering your business, securing a location, and organizing your inventory and equipment. However, many business owners overlook important supplemental contracts that can prevent future...
Receiving a demand letter can be a daunting experience, especially if it comes on a law firm’s letterhead. These letters are often drafted by attorneys with the intent to prompt action by threatening potential legal action. Whether the letter claims that you owe money...
In the United States, around one-third of small businesses (https://www.thebalancemoney.com/should-you-start-a-business-with-family-4091927) are family-owned and operated. Family-owned businesses often thrive due to shared values, trust, and mutual goals among family...
While litigating and receiving a judgment is the first step to rectifying wrongs that have occurred to you or your business, it is not always the end of the road. If you are successful in litigation, the court may award you financial damages, and the issue then...
Business ownership is often shared, but this isn’t always the case -- especially when an entrepreneur has a distinctly unique vision. There are occasions when a formal business structure, such as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), is owned by one individual. Simply...
If someone owes you or your business money, one of your options is to file a civil lawsuit against them. If you are successful, then the court will order them to pay the outstanding amount and possibly damages. Nonetheless, winning a civil suit is only one part of...
As a business owner, your employees are integral to operations. However, the reality is that most employees don’t stick around forever, and every company has some sort of staff turnover. Florida operates based on at-will employment. This means that employers can...
As a business owner, you pride yourself on acting with integrity. In an ideal world, your customers, clients, vendors, contractors and employees would act in the same way. Unfortunately, you cannot control how others conduct themselves, and people may act...
