Posts Tagged ‘business attorney’
Limitation Clauses: A Business Owner’s Guide
Even the most carefully managed businesses face legal risks that could potentially lead to significant financial losses. As an astute entrepreneur, finding ways to minimize liability should be at the top of your priority list. One powerful tool in achieving this goal is through the use of limitation clauses. Here, we discuss the general…
Read MoreShield Your Company: The Hidden Value of a Business Lawyer
In the fast-paced world of business, entrepreneurs often find themselves wearing multiple hats to cut costs and maximize profits. As a result, legal matters may be pushed to the wayside, with hopes of saving money by attempting to also represent themselves as business lawyers. However, there are times that waiting to hire an experienced…
Read MoreAvoiding a Breach: Understanding Fiduciary Duties and Responsibilities
As a business owner or executive, it is critical to understand your fiduciary responsibilities. A fiduciary duty is the legal obligation to act in the best interest of another party, and it applies to a wide range of business relationships arising from ownership of business as a shareholder, member, or partner, and as an employer,…
Read MoreAttorney-Client Privilege in a Business Organization – Who Does It Apply To?
When an individual is pursuing a personal injury claim against a negligent business or defending themselves against a criminal charge, attorney-client privilege ensures their communication with their legal representative remains private and confidential. In these simple individual settings, the rules and regulations surrounding attorney-client privilege are fairly straightforward. In general, no outside parties are…
Read MoreDifferences Between Corporate Representative Deposition and Individual Witness Deposition
During the course of a legal case involving Florida businesses, it is common for one or more of the parties to depose employees, executives, and other individuals who might have knowledge that is relevant to the dispute. These deponents generally fall into one of two categories: Corporate representatives, or Individual witnesses A corporate…
Read MoreWhat Is a Florida Multi-Member LLC Operating Agreement?
A Florida multi-member LLC operating agreement is an important legal document that outlines the rules and regulations of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). This document serves to define the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of all members involved in the LLC, as well as set out how decisions are made and how profits or losses should…
Read MoreSuccession Planning: Preserve Your Business
Whether your business has been in the family for generations, or you founded and built it from the ground up yourself, you likely want to keep it going after you retire or pass away. Of course, you want to ensure a smooth transition to the new leadership that you have chosen. That’s where succession planning…
Read MoreWays For An Established Business To Limit Legal Risk
Every company faces legal risks, no matter its size or industry. To protect their businesses and assets, understanding risk and compliance is essential for owners and stakeholders. If your business is not compliant with official rules and regulations, you may find your company wrapped up in costly litigation. Consequently, your organization will spend time…
Read MoreThe Parkland Condo Association Case: Mediated Settlement Agreements Must be Signed by the Parties and Counsel
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal recently declined to enforce a mediated settlement agreement in the case of Parkland Condo Association v. Henderson, even though the deal was signed by the lawyers for both parties. Let’s review the original dispute and the relevant statute to find out why the court ruled this way: …
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