Florida business owners work hard to grow their companies, but one lawsuit or unexpected debt can put everything at risk. Without the right protections, creditors may come after your home, savings, or other personal assets. Learning how to protect assets from business liability is essential to keep your personal and professional lives separate and protected. Why Business Liability Is...
You’ve worked hard to guide your company toward growth, but now the numbers point in the wrong direction. Creditors are calling, cash flow is getting tighter, and your board meetings are no longer about growth but staying alive. For directors of Florida businesses, this moment brings more than just financial stress. It comes with more legal responsibility. Missteps during...
You’re checking your company’s books for the third time this week. Payroll is due. A supplier just demanded payment. You’re still waiting on two major receivables, and your line of credit is almost tapped out. You’re not alone. Many Florida business owners reach a point where liabilities outweigh assets, and financial stress threatens operations and their personal and professional...
A late payment from a key customer. An unexpected lawsuit. A major supplier is cutting terms. Financial distress rarely arrives immediately; instead, it creeps up on you. For Florida business owners, protecting what you’ve built starts with knowing when your company is at risk, what legal strategies you have, and how to act quickly. Whether you’re facing temporary cash...
When business slows down and debt starts stacking up, it can feel like the walls are closing in. Vendors call more often than customers, key employees are eyeing the exits, and your personal stress is mounting by the day. What if the most significant danger isn’t a decline in cash flow, but a shift in legal duties you didn’t...
When a business owner dies without a will, their company’s future becomes uncertain. So, what happens to a business when the owner dies without a will? State law and the probate process determine what happens next and when, which can significantly disrupt business operations. The outcome depends on the business’s structure, whether succession plans exist, and the administration of...
At BrewerLong, we help Florida businesses thrive by guiding them through every stage of the business lifecycle, including investment compliance. Since 2008, our Orlando business attorneys have partnered with small and mid-sized companies across central Florida. Whether you are attracting local investors or working with out-of-state or international backers, we provide the legal clarity you need. Our collaborative, client-centered...
Buying a small business can be a rewarding way to grow your investment portfolio, expand existing services, or add your personal touch to a company you already love. Before you buy, understanding the legal landscape is crucial. Purchase agreements list the sale price, define liabilities, set out how to transfer assets, assign employee obligations, and determine your long-term rights....
The US Department of Labor (DOL) enacted a new Independent Contractor Rule on January 9, 2024, which refers to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA or Act). The FLSA was introduced to eliminate “labor conditions detrimental to the maintenance of the minimum standard of living necessary for health efficiency, and general well- being of workers.” The new Rule is...