A recent case heard by the Supreme Court regarding whiskey and a dog toy might be humorous to some, but it deals with the important topic of trademark infringement and the fair use of parody. Specifically, when is humor an exception to federal trademark infringement...
While many can agree that fair competition is part of a healthy economy, there should be some limits on what your former employees can do in the name of competition and free enterprise. For example, one of your employees might have a grievance against you that you...
If you are thinking of starting a business, one of the first decisions you need to make is what type of business organization to choose. The business organization format you select will affect many aspects of your Florida business, such as taxation, liability,...
Deciding to purchase a franchise in Florida is a major decision. Once you have committed to it, these steps can help you purchase the franchise that is right for you. A franchise gives you a great opportunity to run a business that already has customers, structure and...
Starting a business in the Tampa area requires a lot of planning. One of the things to think about is what business structure to use. Choosing the right type of business entity is important to help shield the owners from personal liability for the business’ debts and...
Florida business owners know how important contracts are to keeping their business running smoothly and profitably. Unfortunately, sometimes contract disputes arise when one party accuses the other of breaching the terms of the contract. If you are accused of breach...
For some business leaders, they may think that they are insulated from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes. However, unless someone lives completely off the grid and is independently wealthy, no one in the United States is truly insulated from these...
For some business leaders, they may think that they are insulated from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes. However, unless someone lives completely off the grid and is independently wealthy, no one in the United States is truly insulated from these...
Businesses looking to expand to Florida or who already have a foothold in Florida and want to increase their presence may consider franchising. People who want to start a business but do not want to do it from the ground floor may also think about the benefits of...
Florida's economy is highly competitive and so businesses need to protect every advantage they have in the marketplace. They can do this through smart application of intellectual property law. Intellectual property is defined as the laws that were written to protect...
