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...
When forming a new company, choosing the right structure is a key decision. One popular choice is a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Nonetheless, there are also variations within the LLC structure. For example, it can be member-managed or manager-managed. A...
Federal contractors must certify their compliance with Affirmative Action Program (AAP) requirements through the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) Contractor Portal by July 1, 2024. This mandate applies to covered federal contractors and...
In business, the reality is that breaches of contract will occur at times. The nature and severity of these breaches can differ, and so too can the potential remedies offered by the court. One option that the courts have is to provide injunctive relief. Essentially,...
Paying wages as a business owner may seem straightforward at first. Nonetheless, many employees are considered to be tipped employees, which makes matters a little more complex. What are tipped employees and do they have a lower minimum wage in Florida? ...
There are many different structures that a business can take. For business owners across Florida, a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a popular choice. This structure shields owners from personal liability should legal disputes occur. One question that often crops...
Due process is a fundamental aspect of any civil law case. All parties (the plaintiff and defendant) have a right to be heard. This helps the court establish liability and rule in terms of a resolution that makes the plaintiff whole again. Nonetheless, there are time...
On April 23, 2024, the ban on noncompete agreements was finalized. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized this new rule on the basis that noncompete agreements disproportionately restrict workers from finding gainful employment once their current employment...
