Business & Corporate Law

Launching a business can be an exhilarating yet daunting task for both first timers and serial entrepreneurs. Fortunately, building a thriving business is possible when best practices are followed. Here are a few tips for succeeding as a business owner in Florida....

Research indicates that almost 30 million employees are required to adhere to their employers’ noncompete contracts, also known as noncompetition agreements or noncompetes. About 38% of American workers will have noncompetes during their careers. Here is a look at...

If you want to start an LLC in Florida, don't forget your operating agreement. The appeal of this option is the personal protection it offers. At the same time, you won't have to deal with all the formalities that come with other business structures. Why does an LLC...

Dissolving a Florida corporation is relatively straightforward, and you can provide official notice for a $35 fee. Here are some of the other facts you need to know. Florida business & corporate law Dissolving a corporation with shareholders and a board of...

Many business owners in Florida who have experienced considerable success want to incorporate their venture. The advantages clearly outweigh the disadvantages when all factors are considered. While incorporating may not be a good move for every business owner, it can...

If you want to incorporate your company in Florida, there are a few types of corporations to choose from. An S corporation is a pass-through entity, which means it doesn't pay taxes on income. It pays a salary to employees and individual income tax on the salary. C...

Corporate espionage is a crime that involves companies spying on each other or, more dramatically, foreign governments spying on domestic companies. There are different forms of corporate espionage, and they can involve complex and technical plots that span borders...

Most successful Florida companies operate with the help of employees in various capacities. While these individuals are often essential to operations, it is also important that business owners know how to pay employees properly and ensure that associated payroll...

By the time you open your business in a new municipality, you have probably already handled numerous calls, letters and visits from residents expressing their concerns and objections. This is not without good reason. Businesses of any kind often affect the...

Florida business owners and employers have a lot of information to keep straight when working with their employees and generally conducting business endeavors. When it comes to their workers, employers must ensure that they follow applicable employment laws and do not...