Business
Three Bad Contract Habits Your Business Needs to Break
Over time, we can all build bad habits and not be as diligent as we should be to protect our largest assets. Having well-drafted contracts is an area where both new and established businesses need the guidance of experienced business counsel. Contracts are important documents that can protect your business interests and help…
Read MoreShould You Form Your Business as a Florida Entity?
As you work through the process of starting a new business, you’ll have lots of difficult decisions to make. However, there are perhaps none more important than choosing the state in which you will incorporate your new entity. There are many reasons to form a business in Florida, including: Strong Corporate Veil …
Read MoreDoes My Business Need to Hire an Attorney?
Small business owners are faced with many decisions every day on how to run and handle their business. As an entrepreneur, the last thing any business owner wants to focus on is legal tasks, issues, paperwork, and especially legal negotiations or lawsuits. After all, owners should be handling the day-to-day operations of their business,…
Read MoreStrategies to Negotiate Business Contracts
When you are starting a new business, having strong agreements is important. Well-drafted agreements will protect you and your business in the event of a dispute or legal action. However, most contracts involve complex or nuanced issues that non-lawyers would not be aware of and it is important for non-lawyer business owners not to undertake…
Read MoreRights of Partners in a Business Divorce
Are you planning to separate from your business partner? If so, it’s crucial for you to understand your rights before you begin the process. The exact nature of your rights will depend on the structure of your business. However, they will typically include: The Right to Access Essential Company Information As a…
Read MoreIssues to Consider When Litigating a Business Divorce
When you start a business with another person, you hope it will thrive for many years to come. If it doesn’t, you will need to find a way to end your relationship. Most business attorneys will tell you the best way to separate from a business partner is through a process of negotiation and…
Read MoreResolving a Business Divorce
Are you ready to separate from your business partner? If so, it is essential for you to understand the three main routes you can take to resolve your business divorce. They are: Direct Negotiation Negotiating directly with your partner is undoubtedly the quickest, easiest, and most affordable way to resolve your business divorce. …
Read MoreIssues to Consider Before a Business Divorce
Nobody forms a business partnership with the expectation that it will all fall apart one day in the future. Nonetheless, these dissolutions (or divorces) happen regularly. They are usually caused by factors such as: Poor business decisions Personal disagreements Financial mismanagement Owner death or illness, or Government intervention If you are thinking about…
Read MoreCommon Business Disputes that Could Lead to Litigation
If you own a business, you understand the importance of good planning. You likely spent hours upon hours researching and organizing before you even opened your doors to the public. Successful businesses don’t just happen, they are the result of careful planning and execution. Unfortunately, some business owners overlook an essential aspect of their business…
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