Category Archives: Business Law
What Items Need to Be Included in Your Articles of Incorporation?
When you wish to incorporate your business in the State of Florida, you will be required to file articles of incorporation. This is a document that establishes how your company is formed. While an attorney is not required to do these articles of incorporation for you, an experienced business planning attorney can make sure… Read More »
The (New) American Dream
A study conducted in the spring of 2018, commissioned by the UPS Store, found that 75 percent of Americans dream of owning their own business. Although the reasons for this dream and the precise kind of business varied, most Americans who said they dreamed of opening a business were also confident in its success…. Read More »
How Can You Protect Your Business During Preliminary Negotiations?
When it comes to business deals, preliminary negotiations and introductions often take place before the deal ever closes. This may lead to a bit of anxiety or internal struggles about how much to reveal in order to pitch your business opportunity or sell our idea, without giving away too much information. The parties will… Read More »
Terms You Need to Know Before Signing a Commercial Lease
When you sign a commercial lease, you are making a significant commitment for your company. These leases are typically not under the same consumer protection laws as residential leases, which means that you need to know the terms of the lease and exactly what commitments you are making. Before you sign a lease, you… Read More »
What Steps Should Be Taken When Dissolving a Partnership?
Ending a business partnership in Florida involves multiple steps and it is important that you do them correctly. Below are a few steps that you need to consider if the partnership dissolution was voluntary and a mutual decision of the partners. Review the Partnership Agreement – Just like all matters affecting a partnership, it… Read More »
Start Succession Planning Now for Your Family Business
If you’ve put your heart and soul into a family-operated business, you want to know that your business will continue to thrive after you’re gone. A well-operated family business should be able to provide for your loved ones for years after you have decided to retire from the business if you properly plan for… Read More »
Is an LLC Right for Your Business?
An LLC, or a limited liability company, is a type of business structure that combines the tax benefits and flexibility of a partnership, but the limited liability of a corporation. It is a separate and distinct legal entity from the owners who are referred to members. It has its own powers, obligations, rights, and… Read More »
Considerations When Planning Your New Business
When a person is starting a new business, it can be exciting but very stressful at the same time. While some entrepreneurs begin a business without taking into consideration all the possible legal implications, having proper legal guidance while planning your new business could be one of the best investments you ever make. If… Read More »
Why Does an LLC Need an Operating Agreement?
Having an LLC operating agreement could be one of the most important documents that you create for your company. Although it isn’t legally required, it is very beneficial to have such an agreement. An operating agreement is like a prenuptial agreement for your business, and it’s never too late to create one. What Does… Read More »
What Thursday’s Supreme Court Ruling Could Mean for Businesses
It’s not a secret that more and more Americans have done their shopping online over the past few years. There’s the convenience of buying from home, plus lower prices in many cases. These lower prices have been due to the fact that e-commerce sales are often tax-free. After a recent Supreme Court ruling, that… Read More »
