Dissolving an international business from a different country requires careful consideration of your business’s legal, financial, and operational position and the business regulations of the country where you are operating. The process can also vary depending on your business entity’s bylaws or operating agreement, the laws of your home country, and the foreign jurisdiction where your business operates. Dissolving...
Many entrepreneurs in the United States dream of growing an international business. Taking your talents overseas lets you tap into new markets, increase revenue, and build a strong reputation. But expanding a business outside the U.S. is no easy feat. Making just one mistake can ruin your growth plans. Worse, a misstep could end your domestic business activities altogether....
Closing a Florida business can be complex and challenging, especially when trying to do it from out of state. You must notify shareholders and employees about the closure and tell the Florida Secretary of State about your business’s dissolution. You will also need to handle a variety of administrative, tax, and legal tasks. This can feel very complex for...
Business cycles can severely affect the viability of a business. Sometimes the business environment shifts, and a previously successful company falls on hard times. When hard times come, some companies end up getting dissolved. Fortunately, even the difficult times are often temporary. A business strategy that was once not viable might suddenly become an outstanding opportunity. These situations can...
When entering a commercial lease for a property in Florida, it is essential to understand the contractual relationship you are entering into fully. Part 1 of the Florida Landlord and Tenant Act governs commercial leases. Florida strictly enforces these leases and does not give tenants as easy a way out as some other states. Landlords, too, have a great...
Many entrepreneurs are surprised to learn you can protect a generic brand name through trademark registration. However, these situations are limited and generally require the help of a skilled trademark attorney to register the mark successfully. Nonetheless, if you operate a business—especially an internet-based company—with a generic brand name like Apples-and-bananas dot com, you may be able to obtain...
“¡Yo quiero Taco Tuesday!” At least, that’s what Taco Bell wanted when it asked U.S. trademark regulators to determine whether Wyoming-based taco chain Taco John’s claim of exclusive ownership over the term “Taco Tuesday” was valid. The fast-food giant claimed the term was in common use despite Taco John’s having been granted exclusive use of “Taco Tuesday” nearly 40...
Whether it is your first time signing a commercial lease or your hundredth, entering such an impactful contract requires dedication and careful consideration. It is absolutely essential to make sure that every i is dotted and every t is crossed. The last thing you would want is to find out you can’t enforce the lease when you need to....
Florida is a key player when it comes to foreign transactions. So it’s no wonder that countless Florida businesses implement foreign business agreements. Whether you are seeking to import goods, export services, or establish partnerships abroad, an international business contract will serve as the legal backbone for these transactions. An international business contract should include at least eight key...
It is understandable to conflate business litigation and commercial litigation. In many contexts, “business” and “commercial” can be used almost interchangeably. However, from a legal perspective, there is a difference between commercial and business litigation. This difference is subtle, but can sometimes affect how to approach a specific legal matter. As business lawyers at BrewerLong, we understand the importance...