Tampa Business Law Blog
Class action lawsuit filed by counties against state
When a company secures a contract with another business in Tampa, the hope typically is that such an agreement will remain in place for a good deal of time. Yet most might assume that contracts like these have an expected shelf life of no more than a few years. Yet...
Handling litigation as a small business owner
For small business owners, there are many challenges that come up. If you recently launched a company or run a family-owned business, we know the various pressures that you are likely working through. For example, issues involving staff members, sales and business...
Methods for resolving business disputes
There are numerous reasons for business conflicts, and they can occur in small companies or large corporations. Just as there are different reasons for disputes, there are varying ways to resolve them. Depending on the situation, the conflicting parties may choose to...
What is a non-compete agreement?
It is important to know how non-compete agreements work whether you are an employer or an employee. Many employers require employees to sign a non-competition agreement upon hiring. The idea behind a non-competition agreement is that it protects the employer in the...
What makes descriptive trademarks weak?
As someone who owns a business, you might consider registering a trademark with the federal government. You might even have a specific mark in mind, a descriptive mark that describes an aspect of the good or service you offer. However, choosing a descriptive trademark...
What types of business entities does Florida recognize?
If you want to start a business in Florida, one of the first steps is figuring out how to structure it. There are numerous business entity options in Florida, and each one has unique advantages and requirements. The type of entity you choose may depend on whether you...
What determines a material or minor breach of contract?
Operating business agreements under the protection of a well-written contract is critical to your organization's success. When you are able to articulate your expectations in a formal and professional manner, you have a better chance of reducing confusion and...
How your company’s success is influenced by its culture
When you are assessing the growth, potential and success of your company in Florida, you may be looking for ways to capitalize on what you already have to continue gaining value. Interestingly, the core of your organization's success stems from the types of...
How can you prepare to franchise your business?
The operation of your business in Florida may shift as you grow and implement new strategies to increase your competitive edge. One way you may consider furthering the growth of your company is by franchising. A franchise allows you to rely on the expertise of other...
What are the advantages of an LLC?
When Florida entrepreneurs get started on a business, there are several questions to ask. One of the first is: how do you want to structure your business? Each structure holds its own benefits and drawbacks. Today we will be looking at limited liability corporations,...