One of the first things to decide when you start a new business is what to name it. It is common for a business to advertise and operate under a different name from its legal one. However, Florida law requires you to register any alternate names so that the public is aware of who is actually operating the business....
Most people do not start a partnership expecting to get into disputes with their partners. However, just as with other relationships, business partnerships can go sour. Partnership disputes about finances, authority, or the business’s goals can make a partnership become unworkable. In other situations, one partner’s misconduct may put the business in jeopardy. You can head off many partnership...
Can Two Business or Products Have the Same Name? You’ve come up with a clever name for your product or business and run a Google search on it, and there’s another product or business with the same name, or a very close one, in another state. But they haven’t registered the trademark with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office....
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. Under Florida labor laws, breaks are not required. However,...
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. If you are a small business owner suing an...
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. Non-compete agreements are a great tool for businesses to...
If a former employee has been bad-mouthing you, you may be able to sue them for defamation of character. Florida law allows people to share their opinions or make critical statements. But it also protects people from lies that can damage their reputations or careers. If you believe you have a claim against a former employee for defamation, a...
A contract for equity provides a powerful path to business success while preserving cash assets. Sometimes called an employee equity agreement, these contracts allow you to compensate employees—all or in part—by conveying an equity share in your business. Typically, employees will earn part of their compensation through a traditional salary. The rest is paid in increasing ownership shares in...
In Florida, an employee handbook lawyer can help you avoid costly legal battles with current and former employees. An effective policy manual defines your expectations and communicates what your employees can expect from you in return. When used correctly, your handbook provides managers and supervisors with the tools they need to do their jobs. Finally, should you find yourself...
Are you thinking of starting a joint venture in Florida? If you are considering a specific business opportunity with another person, a joint venture may be the best fit for you. A joint venture is any kind of business partnership formed between two or more individuals. These business partnerships are memorialized in a Joint Venture Agreement. People can form...