Civil court judges have all of the necessary authority to solve your contract dispute with another business or vendor. Sometimes, you will have no choice but to go to court over contract issues. When another party breaches their agreement with you, you will probably...
Are you still the best leader for your company? Is it time to leave?
You built your company from the ground up. You made it a success. But that was many years ago. Now you’re thinking that the company can succeed – and maybe even do better -- without you. Is it time to leave? You could finally take a vacation without being glued to...
What are common restrictive covenants for work contracts?
The employment contract that your business drafts can help protect your company or leave it vulnerable to misconduct by your employees. Many contracts focus on what the company will do for the worker and what they expect the worker to do for them, but others including...
What are your options for getting out of your commercial lease?
The commercial space you’re leasing for your business was perfect when you found it. Now it’s not. Maybe your business has expanded, so you need more space. Maybe you’ve got more employees working remotely, so you need less. Perhaps you’ve found that the location just...
Things to consider when offering workers severance packages
Two goals shared among most Fort Lauderdale, FL employers are hiring valuable employees and keeping them on your team. Providing a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment goes a long way toward meeting these goals. Once employees have proven their...
Could a stronger contract protect you from the problems of scope creep?
If you are a business owner, at a certain point you will likely experience the problem of scope creep on a project. Companies strive to please their clients for obvious reasons -- after all, a happy customer will return and spread good words about your business -- ...
What should you do if a confidentiality contract is broken?
There are many ways that a contract can be broken. In some cases, the consequences of a breach aren’t very serious -- but many contracts concern highly sensitive issues and require complete compliance. One of these types of contracts has to do with confidentiality....
Consider an arbitration clause when creating business contracts
Not all business contracts go as planned. Contract breaches can occur for a variety of reasons. Some are intentional, others due to unavoidable circumstances. However, when one side does not uphold their part of the deal, it can have consequences for both businesses....
Is your corporate contract worth the paper it’s written on?
Contract litigation can be costly, time-consuming and damaging to both parties involved. You can reduce the chance it happens to you by taking extra care when drawing up agreements. Avoid these errors when writing a contract To draft a contract that will hold up in...
Take care when terminating an employee’s contract
Firing someone is never pleasant, however logical the decision may be. People have bills to pay and families to support. Returning home to say they have lost their job will hurt their pride. The way you handle it can make it easier for them. It can reduce the chance...
