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...
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...
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...
Brick Business Law is honored to be recognized by the Law Firm 500 publication as the 18th fastest growing law firm in the United States in 2020. The Firm has had a relentless focus on advocating for businesses in Florida, whether through litigation, informal...
Brick Business Law founding attorney Kevin Brick was recently awarded the distinction of Board Certification in Business Litigation. This is the highest level of competency and experience awarded by the Florida Bar. Currently there are about 108,000 members of the...
In March, 2020 attorney Jocelyn Smith, Esq. joined Brick Business Law’s business litigation practice. Ms. Smith joins the firm as a senior associate-level attorney and will be working primarily on contract, corporate and commercial disputes and other litigation...
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)...
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...
In the case of Colon v. Accountable Climate Solutions, Inc., Brick Business Law prevailed in its Motion for Final Summary Judgment in full defense of the Plaintiff’s case and was awarded its attorney’s fees and costs. The case was brought by a former employee of...
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...
