Can you solicit clients from a former employer in Florida when working on your own or for another company? The ethics of doing so are somewhat fuzzy, yet there are times when you can do so. Consider these general rules. What efforts has your employer put in place? The...
Subcontractors in Florida need to wear many hats. You are responsible for making sure that a project gets done on time and under budget. The party that hired you for the job wants to hear about your progress, not your excuses for delays. If you should get into a...
If you have ever made an oral agreement with someone to buy something in exchange for money or other items of exchange, you might have formed a contract. The question is whether the elements of a contract were present in the agreement. If those elements were legally...
Many Florida businesses operate on a contract basis. And while some contracts can be implied and spoken, most enforceable contracts are in written form with definitive terms and signatures of all contracting agents. An effective and binding contract will typically...
When two or more people come together to form a business partnership in Florida, there is always the potential for disagreements and conflict. While it is impossible to avoid all disputes, there are ways to deal with them effectively when they do occur. Communicate...
It is not uncommon for business partners to engage in conflicts during the course of their relationships. However, it's important to have protocols in place so that you can resolve disputes with your partners in a timely and professional manner. Doing so allows you to...
Florida companies sometimes receive an unfavorable review. However, it’s important to know when this might be considered business defamation and how it could affect them. What is defamation? Defamation is a false statement that causes harm to a victim. It can affect...
Being the owner of a business in Florida will expose you to many complications. One of them will be figuring out how to peacefully and cost effectively resolve a business dispute. There are plenty of methods that you can have recourse to. Many of the most common ways...
The First District Court of Appeals in the state of Florida has recently given a serious victory for holders of insurance policies by affirming a local Circuit Court’s order. This ruling compels insurers to produce its full and unabridged underwriting manual in any...
If you feel like an estate representative in Florida is not performing their duties or risking the estate's assets, then you need to remove them. Here's how you can do it. Convincing probate court judge to remove an executor A judge won't just remove an executor or...
