Building a successful business takes time, money, and a lot of hard work. Yet, even once you've established some success, you need to do everything in your power to protect it while at the same time keeping your eyes on expanded growth. This isn't an easy task, and it...
Business Law
Assessing whether a verbal promise is legally enforceable
If you're a business owner, then you know the importance of contacts. These agreements can set the stage for a wide variety of dealings, from securing supply chains to obtaining commercial leases and dictating employee relations. Sometimes, though, these agreements...
How usury laws can affect business owners in Florida
Floridians often think of usury laws from the point of everyday consumers. However, everyday consumers own businesses too. To operate and grow that business, the owner may need a business loan, auto loan or other short-term loans to fill gaps caused by late payments...
What are some ways antitrust laws affect small businesses?
Florida is home to some of the most competitive small businesses in the south. While antitrust laws typically involve larger businesses, such as multinational corporations, it is important to remember that small businesses are not immune to allegations of...
Litigation targeting a new business
Business lawsuits can spell disaster for any company, regardless of the industry or the size of the business. Moreover, these lawsuits can be especially challenging for recently-formed businesses for a variety of reasons. If you recently launched a business and are...
How can I prevent possible conflicts over an NDA?
A smart non-disclosure agreement (NDA) safeguards your business secrets and makes sure other parties cannot use them to unfairly compete against you. However, not every NDA may prevent conflict. Your Florida employees might have issues with how the agreement is...
Getting ready for a business lawsuit
For someone who owns a business, there are times when daily life can be especially stressful. Aside from seasonal changes that are to be expected and other problems that can be foreseen, business owners also have to deal with unexpected challenges from time to time....
When a staff member takes legal action
In a post that was recently posted on our blog, we went over some of the consequences of business lawsuits. These potential challenges should not be ignored if you are facing litigation, and there may be other unique considerations that apply to a lawsuit you are...
Going over some consequences of business litigation
Owning a business can be incredibly profitable and open up many new opportunities, but it can also be tough. In Cape Coral and around the state of Florida, business owners may have to work through many different challenges each day. From issues with clients and...
Many Family Law situations can have a big impact on your future.
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