The three most valuable assets of any business include the employees, customer relationships, and trade secrets. A noncompete agreement can be an effective way to protect these assets. When the right circumstances are present, and when drafted and implemented...
The Difference between an Independent Contractor and Employee
The difference between an independent contractor and employee may seem insignificant and subtle, but the fact is, it can have serious legal and tax consequences for your business. As a result, it is crucial that you get to know the difference in these two things. It...
Why are Buy-Sell Agreements so Important?
An important, yet often overlooked situation by business partners is the possibility of a co-owner eventually separating from the business. This may be voluntary or involuntary; however, it is a situation that must be considered. The Need for the Buy-Sell Agreement In...
How to Protect Yourself in Your New Business Partnership
When a partnership works well, it can be an exciting opportunity to start and grow a business with someone that you love working with. In many different situations, partners will come together in order to establish and grow a business. Sometimes these partners have...
What is Healthcare Litigation?
“Healthcare litigation” can involve many different things. One thing is certain, however, is that healthcare law can be extremely multifaceted. Not only must a healthcare litigation attorney be proficient in the law, but he or she must also be well versed in medical...
What You Should Know as a Commercial Landlord
Becoming a commercial landlord is a great investment opportunity and may allow you to pursue additional investments as time goes on. And even though leasing commercial space to tenants has its benefits, there are also some things consider carefully. If you are a...
How a Business Law Attorney Can Make Running Your Business Easier
Every business should have an attorney and an accountant. The accountant is obvious since this is the person to help you in setting up and maintaining your business accounts as well as ensuring your federal, local, and state tax returns are all prepared accurately and...
3 FAQs About Condo Association Rules in Florida
Florida law regarding homeowners’ associations or condominium associations can be complicated. Often, these bodies want to implement certain rules or restrictions, but they may not be able to because of Florida statutes. Here are a few of the most common questions...
What to Do if You Suspect Your Business Partner is Committing Fraud
When someone forms a business partnership, the primary goal is usually to combine resources and talent to make a profit. However, there are times when things don’t go as first planned… In some cases, a business partner may become greedy or lose sight of the initial...
Appealing a Judgment – Is it Possible?
The short answer to this question is “yes”. However, an appeal isn’t that cut and dry. Read on to find out more about how appeals work and to see if one can work for you… Firstly, here are a few things to know about appeals: You may not be able to appeal your judgment...