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• posted: Oct. 30, 2022
• judgment lien

If you win a judgment for money damages, whether by trial or by default, your next order of business is to collect. This can be more problematic than obtaining the Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2022
• dispute resolution,  mediation

Going into business with others — whether in a partnership, limited liability company, closely-held corporation or other business entity — can be advantageous. Many businesses owe a good deal of Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2022
• asset valuation,  business valuation

Business owners must face the possibility that someday the enterprise will need to be taken apart. Large companies may divest themselves of business units that are not generating sufficient revenue. Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2022
• confidentiality clause,  jurisdiction,  termination contract

For most companies, business operations are far too complicated to rely on handshake agreements. The best way to be sure that all parties understand and agree on all contractual responsibilities Read More

• posted: Jun. 30, 2022
• foreclosure actions,  lender,  residential loan

In Florida, if a borrower fails to pay installments on a loan secured by a mortgage, the lender can file a foreclosure lawsuit to force a sale of the collateral Read More

• posted: May 30, 2022
• arbitration

An arbitration agreement is a clause in a contract that allows the parties to settle disputes outside of the traditional court system. Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2022
• employment contract

A non-compete clause is a contractual agreement that an employee will not compete with the employer’s business during employment or will not work in or start up a competing business Read More

• posted: Mar. 30, 2022
• closely-held corporations,  corporate,  minority shareholders

Minority shareholders are at a disadvantage when internal corporate disputes arise. In some cases, these shareholders are entitled to vote on certain important decisions, such as changes to the company's Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2022
• intention,  lack of justification,  tortious interference

Competition among businesses can be healthy, but not when one company tries to undermine another’s contracts or business relationships. If you find your business has been injured by such tactics, Read More

• posted: Jan. 30, 2022
• affirmative defense

If someone sues you or your business for breach of contract, your response can go beyond simply denying the plaintiff’s claims against you. You also can assert what are known Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2021
• corporate bylaws,  litigation

Operating a business always carries the risk of running into legal problems, and they don’t always involve outsiders. Disputes can arise among co-owners and/or executives and managers, which can threaten Read More

• posted: Nov. 30, 2021
• commercial real estate,  Let the Buyer Beware

The legal doctrine of caveat emptor — “let the buyer beware” — means that buyers are responsible for inspecting the quality and condition of property prior to purchase. If they Read More

• posted: Oct. 30, 2021
• employment contracts,  nondisclosure agreement,  nonsolicitation agreements

Businesses have a legitimate need to protect their trade secrets and intellectual property. An effective way to do that is to require employees and independent contractors to sign a nondisclosure Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2021
• business reputation,  PR

Protecting Your Business’s Reputation During Litigation In today’s world of 24-hour global news and non-stop social media, a business embroiled in a lawsuit can suffer reputational damage that may be as Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2021
• disputes,  operating agreements,  partnership agreements

As with all human endeavors, disputes are likely to arise among business owners, partners or shareholders over how an enterprise is being run or should be run. For instance, issues Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2021
• construction contract

Liquidated damages are dollar amounts that parties to a contract agree will be paid in the event of a breach. Setting a fixed amount can be preferable to proving actual Read More