While building a successful business from the ground up is an immensely impressive accomplishment, plenty of people don’t want to start from scratch. For everyone looking to jump straight in, franchising and licensing are great options. They have both served to launch and further careers in huge ways. Franchising is where a business’s brand and operations are shared in exchange for a fee. When someone opens up a Read More

A promissory note Florida is an instrument for borrowing money from one party to another that is common in many personal and business settings. Here, you'll learn more about Florida promissory note types, including secured and unsecured, along with requirements and a template for further understanding.  The Purpose of Promissory Notes in Florida Law The purpose of a Florida promissory note is to create a Read More

A cease and desist letter Florida is a common legal document that parties use to notify others of their rights and demand an end to any infringing conduct. Whether creating or responding to a cease and desist letter, obtaining legal representation can help with effective resolution of a dispute and inform parties of their rights in these situations.  This article further explains the purpose of cease and desist Read More

The buying and selling of an asset is a likely occurrence at some point in the lifespan of almost every business venture. The terms are often documented in an asset purchase agreement checklist that will vary in complexity based on the nature of the asset and interested parties.  An asset purchase agreement can involve a wide range of property such as real estate, equipment, inventory, vehicles, businesses, Read More

Protecting a business’ intellectual property rights provides a valuable competitive edge. It is one of the driving forces that fuel the economic growth in the United States. According to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, industries that rely on intellectual property (IP) have an average weekly wage that is 42% higher than industries that don’t rely on IP. Jobs in the patent industry have wages Read More

In Florida, certain protections are in place to prevent unscrupulous individuals or entities from taking advantage of consumers or businesses. One such protection is The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), a state law enacted to protect consumers and businesses against fraudulent, deceiving, or unfair commercial practices. Under FDUTPA, anyone who believes they have suffered from said practices Read More

This guide is an overview of how to dissolve a corporation in Florida, including information on filing a notice of dissolution and other required forms. After reading this, you should have clear direction on the next steps to take to dissolve a corporation.  Here’s How to Dissolve a Corporation in Florida The exact approach to dissolving a corporation in Florida varies depending on business activity. However, it is Read More

There are two main types of cases in Florida law – civil cases and criminal cases. While each matter of law is unique, there are similarities. One of which is how and when to file a motion to dismiss in Florida. A civil case generally involves conflict between people or institutions when one or both parties cannot resolve the issue without the involvement of the court system. This may include divorce, child custody, Read More

Last month, we wrote about how to resolve business disputes that seemed like they were heading towards a so-called “business divorce.” Right now, it seems like a lot of businesses are dealing with dramatic conflicts between the people in charge. Whether it is a company that started during the pandemic now second-guessing their working relationship or a long-running business feeling the effects of working from home, Read More

The State of Florida is currently experiencing a massive economic boom with an unprecedented level of business deals being made every day. Many of these deals involve a business asset purchase agreement. Depending on the assets of the business, a sale may be a rare or common occurrence for you. Either way, having an effective asset purchase agreement is an important step to protecting yourself and mitigating the risk Read More