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....
Business succession planning is critical to protect a company’s future and enable it to thrive after leadership steps down or dies. If succession plans are unclear, incomplete, or absent, legal problems may arise as individuals try to decide how to manage the business going forward. When the reason for the transfer is the owner’s death, disputes may occur during...
Thinking about launching your own business in the Sunshine State? Whether eyeing the bustling streets of Orlando or a beachfront community along the Gulf, Florida is full of opportunity but also legal complexity. One of the first choices you’ll need to make is a franchise vs. an independent business structure. Should you ride the wave of a nationally recognized...
Starting or growing a business takes more than passion and a good idea. It takes capital. But choosing how to raise that capital isn’t always easy. If you’re deciding between giving up a share of your company or taking on a loan, you’re not alone. Many Florida business owners wonder what the right funding approach is for their business....
When someone creates an estate plan or trust document and names an executor or trustee, they expect that person to faithfully fulfill the obligations that role demands. But what if they abuse that responsibility? Can you sue an estate’s executor for a breach of fiduciary duty? What about a trustee? Depending on the circumstances, yes, you can. Suing an...
Part of undergoing the risk, work, and sacrifice of creating a business is hoping it is successful and endures past the owner’s lifetime. Business succession planning for business owners ensures a smooth transition of leadership and ownership, whether due to retirement, incapacity, or unforeseen circumstances. Without a clear succession plan in Florida, your business could face legal complications, financial...
As a Florida business owner, your brand is one of your most valuable assets. Protecting it ensures that your business stands out in a competitive marketplace. Trademark registration is one of the most effective ways to safeguard your brand identity. But what are some of the advantages to registering a trademark? Below, we discuss the top 10 benefits of...