Federal, state, and local governments all mandate certain regulations for small businesses. Governments issue regulations related to environmental practices, employee practices, advertising practices, and much more. Furthermore, government regulations affect how...
5 Tips for Handling HOA Disputes
Homeowners’ associations are becoming more popular as residential developments complete. While they offer numerous advantages to buyers in the area, there will always be a homeowner that wants to complain. The complaint process is necessary and does not have to become...
3 Things a Lawyer Should do for a Small Business
For small business owners, hiring a business lawyer in Florida seems overwhelming. But, unless you have a background in law, you need the assistance of a professional attorney. An attorney can help you with many things, but there are three things your small business...
5 Things to Consider When Hiring a Company Bookkeeper
Hiring the wrong bookkeeper could lead to serious legal trouble. From being accused of fraud to having an employee who skims from your company accounts, the bookkeeper you hire could determine a lot for your business. You can avoid hiring the wrong person by...
Can You Challenge a Power of Attorney?
A power of attorney is a very powerful document. It gives a third party the ability to control any assets or decisions as if they were the individual themselves. Depending on what the power of attorney states, the agent could be in charge of an individual’s finances,...
Commercial Fraud in Florida
Fraud, generally, is any sort of deception or misrepresentation that is intentional and used for some sort of gain. Commercial fraud in Florida occurs within the corporate setting and can be more specifically described as any deceptive practice or violation of law...
Understanding Business Dissolution
Sometimes businesses just don’t work. Sometimes they merge with another business. Sometime partners choose to retire. The truth is, businesses close for a variety of reasons. It is not enough, however, for a business to just shut its doors and walk away, never to be...
Protecting Business Interests: The Non-Compete Agreement
It is the rare business that experiences overnight success – months and years of trial and error, brainstorming of ideas, and financial gains and losses are only some of the hard work put into a business as it establishes an identity. As the business expands, more and...