Please note this blog post is written for employers, although we understand it may be of interest to employees as well. At this time, our firm represents business owners and employers. If you need assistance with a legal matter as an employee, please consult a firm that represents employees. A question that many people have is, “Can you sue...
Most NDAs last as long as the agreement says they last. Many business NDAs use a fixed period, often one to five years, but the right duration depends on the type of information, the business relationship, and how long the information stays valuable. Trade secrets may need stronger protection because they can remain protected only while they stay secret....
Specific performance requires a party to fulfill contractual obligations as promised, rather than paying damages. When you ask for specific performance, you are asking that the court order the parties to proceed as planned under the contract. Courts order specific performance in select circumstances—for instance, where the goods are irreplaceable or truly unique. To help you understand the ins...
Generally, probate litigation involves challenging the administration of the estate of a deceased individual (i.e., decedent). Florida law attempts to ensure estates are closed as soon as possible to avoid a decedent holding title to any property for an extended period. As a result, the statute of limitations on probate litigation is relatively short. With few exceptions, you must...
Please note this blog post is written for employers, although we understand it may be of interest to employees as well. At this time, our firm only represents business owners and employers. If you need assistance with a legal matter as an employee, please consult a firm that represents employees. Florida Firing Laws Employers Need to know Employees and...
A licensing agreement lets one business use another party’s intellectual property, brand, content, technology, software, trade secrets, or other protected asset under specific conditions. For Florida business owners, the right license depends on what is being licensed, who owns it, how it will be used, where it can be used, whether the license is exclusive, how royalties are paid,...
A common way to protect your personal assets is to transfer your property to a limited liability company (LLC). The process is deceptively simple—you have to: In practice, transferring a property title to a Florida LLC is often much more complicated. Missteps or errors can lead to unintended consequences. You may end up with a much larger bill than...
Choosing the right structure for your business depends on your goals. When selecting an entity type, consider the formation requirements, liability protection, tax implications, and how you envision business operations and management. If you need help deciding what type of business structure is best for your organization, contact a business attorney. Florida Limited Liability Company (LLC) An LLC is...
What should you do if you operate a state-licensed business and receive a letter from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) alleging a complaint against you prompting a DBPR investigation process? Typically, these complaints claim that you violated a rule or law that covers businesses licensed by the DBPR. As a small business owner, handling the...
As more business owners strive to protect their interests and investment in intellectual property, Florida nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) are becoming more common in the corporate world. Computer programs, code, trade secrets, customer information, and related assets have value, so it’s important to keep them out of the hands of your competitors. However, state law on restraints of trade does include some...