Tag Archives: Tampa Business Law Attorneys
Boilerplate Contract Provisions and How They Affect You (Part 1)
It may seem logical that in business contracts every term and provision would be unique to your particular agreement or situation. While that’s generally true, there are many provisions that appear over and over again and are sometimes automatically put in no matter the kind of contract or what it may encompass. These are… Read More »
A Living Trust Could Be The Right Tool For You–Even if You’re Not Rich
When we talk about trusts, there is a misconception that they’re only for the very wealthy. Terms like “trust fund baby” have created the impression that the average middle class person doesn’t need to worry about trusts. But living trusts can help everyone, and can give you some peace of mind in planning your… Read More »
Gay Couples Shouldn’t Assume New Laws Give Them All the Protection They Need
Same-sex marriages are now protected under the law in Florida, along with many other states. But while the recognition of marriage is legally recognized, that doesn’t automatically mean that same-sex couples can assume they have the same legal rights as heterosexual couples in every area of the law. This is especially true given that… Read More »
Hyperbole vs. Binding Promises: When Does One End and the Other Begin?
If you have a business, being successful often entails marketing yourself to the public. And as we all know, marketing sometimes involves bold statements and perhaps outlandish offers to get the public’s attention. But where does the line between simple advertising statements end and creating an actual enforceable contract begin? Promises vs. Puffery We… Read More »
An Intro to Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits
If you are a shareholder or member of a company or an LLC, you may have an issue with the way that a company is being run or operated. In fact, you may even believe that you are owed money in the form of distributions, and that you are being deprived of those funds…. Read More »
If You’re Looking to Protect Your Business With a Non-Compete, Make Sure It’s Done Correctly
If you have a business, you may be considering asking employees or co-workers to sign non-compete agreements. In many cases, as a business owner, you may have legitimate reasons for wanting such agreements. But there’s danger in those agreements—if not properly worded and in conformance with Florida law, you could find that the agreement… Read More »
Old Ways of Running LLCs Have Changed With New Laws
There is an old car commercial for Oldsmobile, where, in order to tout changes in the vehicle, the saying went “This is Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile.” Well, just like the car, if you plan on forming your own business entities and companies—particularly LLCs—doing it the old way may get you into some trouble, as… Read More »
