Business & Commercial Law

Having good contracts is what keeps your Florida business running smoothly and successfully. Business contract negotiation is the process you go through to reach an agreement. Negotiating your business contract can be time-consuming, overwhelming and frustrating at...

Owning and operating a business is a dream of yours; however, starting a business from scratch feels overwhelming and complex. While many business owners will start their business form the ground up, others will purchase an existing business or buy a franchise. This...

Finances play a major role when it comes to owning and operating a business. When starting a business, it is essential to have the funds to get your business ideas rolling. The continued operation of your business is reliant on the profits of the business and the...

Whether it is a lifelong goal or a sudden opportunity, starting a business is a major step to take. Becoming a business owner requires a lot of responsibilities as well as decisions to make. It might not be the exciting part of business ownership; however, these tiny...

The timing and funds are all in place, making your dream to start a business a reality. However, before you can begin operations, you must consider the legal structure that is best suited for your business. However, the varying types of business entities can make it...

If you are new to the state, you are not alone. Florida is one of the most attractive states for entrepreneurs who want to buy or sell a business. The Sunshine State has a large and diverse population, a booming tourism industry, favorable tax climate and a...

As a business owner, you know that running a business is complicated. To add to that complication, business and commercial law can be archaic, complicated and ever-changing. For example, a recent decision by the NLRB on confidentiality clauses in severance agreements...

Compliance with contracts is an important and legal requirement. But unforeseeable and unavoidable circumstances can remove contract liability in some circumstances. Force majeure Under business and commercial law, a force majeure contract clause may remove liability...

When contemplating starting a business, the chosen entity can be one of the most crucial decisions the entrepreneur finds themselves facing. Whether they choose a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company or a corporation, each business structure...

Starting a business in Florida is exciting but also a multifaceted process. Planning for your business may have taken years or maybe it only just came up because you were asked to join a business venture. No matter what brought you to this starting point, it is...