At some point, your business may grow beyond a sole proprietorship. You may no longer be able to take on the full workload and responsibilities of your commercial activities. At this point, you may opt to enlist the assistance of a business partner. Your business...
Ways to stop theft by your employees
It’s something to fret over for just about all employers – ensuring that no one in your workforce is stealing from under your nose. In a perfect world, you or someone else would be monitoring everyone closely 24/7. Of course, that is not realistic. You could only hire...
What is the risk of a business lawsuit?
Assessing risk is a crucial part of running a company. First, you list all the threats out there. Then you take each one and work out the likelihood it could happen and the consequences if it does. Low probability, low consequence events are not your priority....
What are some common business disputes Florida companies face?
In a post here on our blog last year, we referenced the many different corners from which a business can face litigation. Those sources included the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), competition, employees, clients, the authorities and workplace safety officials. The...
What should you do if a client owes you money?
When a customer owes you money, your actions could increase or decrease the chance of getting paid promptly. Perhaps you want to show that you mean business. Threatening legal action lets people know you are not someone to trifle with. While litigation is always an...
Business litigation can come from all corners
Trouble can come from all directions when running a business. The larger your business, the more you will rely on other people to spot danger for you. However, when problems occur, it is your reputation that is at stake. Business litigation can happen for many reasons...
Will your noncompete agreement stand up in court?
As a Florida business owner, you may have had to lay staff off recently. Or perhaps you need to do so soon. If so, you need to take care that a noncompete agreement you had them sign does not become an issue. Are noncompetes valid in Florida? Some states have...
Accidental theft of intellectual property
If business owners are not careful, they may accidentally steal the intellectual property of another business. Each company has intellectual property that is essential to the company. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, intellectual property may...
Handling conflict with a business partner
Many Florida business owners may expect to experience conflict with their business partners from time to time. What should people do, though, when their business partners do something to damage the partnership? People have many options in this situation. People may...
Litigation as the owner of a construction company
Whether you run a major construction company that takes on impressive commercial projects or you are a general contractor who works for people in the community, our law firm realizes the various demands that come with this industry. Construction is often physically...
