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What is product liability law?
Each year, individuals in Florida and across the United States become injured by dangerous or defective products. Product liability law refers to a set of legal rules that determine who is responsible for creating a dangerous or defective product so the injured party...
Will Your Business Die When You Die?
Small business owners face many challenges—especially in this day of COVID-19! But challenges are nothing new for these owners. Whether it is marketing, cash flow, taxes, governmental regulation, or dealing with employees, there are always obstacles and difficulties...
Choosing the best dispute resolution for you
As you face a legal dispute, you may want to consider alternative dispute resolutions. Getting to know your options gives you the opportunity to work through your issue in a manner that will support healthy relationships and positive outcomes. Your attorney will be...
Make a business succession plan part of your estate preparations
Much like it is never too soon to think about estate planning, it is never too early to think about the future of your business. Even if you’re in the prime of life, enjoying the height of success in your business, it is smart to set up a succession plan for the...
Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable Against a Former Employee in Florida?
Employers sometimes ask their employees to sign non-compete agreements which limit the employees from competing against the employer after their employment ends. These agreements are sometimes referred to as "covenants not to compete." In other words, if a person is...
Considerations When Buying a Business
When purchasing a business, there are many issues which need to be taken into account. This is true whether the buyer is purchasing the entity, such as a corporation or LLC, or just the assets. This blog entry is focused on what questions to ask when purchasing a...
Purchasing an Existing Business–Should You Buy the Assets or the Business Entity?
When considering purchasing an existing business, a common question arises regarding whether to purchase the assets of the business or to purchase the business entity itself. For example, if purchasing a small sandwich shop which is owned and operated by Acme...
Duty to Disclose in Florida Real Estate Sales–Seller Beware!
Prior to 1985, when it came to real estate sales, Florida, like many states, applied the legal principle known as "caveat emptor" or "buyer beware." In essence, that meant that when a buyer bought a property, they did so at their own risk as far as the condition of...
Are There Exceptions to the Requirement that Certain Contracts Must be in Writing?
As discussed in a recent blog entry, Florida has a "statute of frauds" which states that certain types of contracts must be in writing. These include contracts which involve: 1. an agreement to guarantee another person's debt; 2. an agreement for the sale of real...
