Business Lawyers For Business People
As a business owner, you need to be alert to problems from a wide range of sources. One of those that can hurt the most is when someone you employed betrays your trust. These cases can be devastating for company morale, reputation and finances because it is likely...
One reason you might need to pursue business litigation is that someone has copied your product and is passing it off as genuine. It’s something that happens commonly to well-known and well-loved brands such as Gucci and Nike, but it could happen to anyone....
Starting a business requires you to give your attention to so many different areas that it’s easy to overlook some. One you cannot afford to overlook is your business contracts. While you may be delighted to have people to work with, you still need to take the time to...
Has anyone ever told you, “Life’s not fair,” when you complained about something? When it comes to business practices, Florida courts might not agree. The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUPTA) is there to help you if you believe a competitor is...
Some states have taken steps to reduce the number of employees required to sign non-compete agreements. What is the situation in Florida? These documents are usually upheld if they meet several conditions. The relevant Florida statute says that these documents must...
When you have only just started your business, you might feel you should take any custom you can get. Yet, you also need to bear in mind that dealing with an unhappy customer could cost you far more than if you went without them in the first place. You can’t always...
Starting a business is hard work. If you’ve seen others you know struggle or have been struggling to cope yourself, you might consider entering into a partnership. It’s also something you might feel you have to do if someone else contributed to your business idea,...
Many think your principal aim in business litigation should be to win. Yet it’s not as simple as that – it all comes down to how you define a win or a loss. Here is an example: A client is upset with you, saying you did not provide services as agreed. They want you to...
When a business or individual debtor files for bankruptcy, typically they will stop making payments on most outstanding debts and will discharge whatever balances they can. Their unsecured creditors have minimal influence over bankruptcy proceedings, although they do...
If you are starting a new business, you need an employee handbook. The only exception is if you do not intend to take on employees. Employee handbooks provide clarity for those you hire and yourself. Putting things in writing reduces the chances of errors, problems...