Commercial real estate leases are complex documents. There’s no one-size-fits-all lease that you can download from a website that will serve your unique needs as a commercial real estate property owner. These leases need to be crafted carefully and generally...
Contracts are the backbone of every deal and partnership when running a business. But what happens when a worker or a partner fails to hold up their end of the deal? A breach of contract can feel like a sudden storm, threatening to upend your hard work and plans. For...
A “Doing Business As” (DBA) name, also known as a fictitious name or trade name, allows a business to operate under a different name than its legal, registered name. In Florida, DBAs are common for sole proprietors, partnerships and corporations that want a...
When you deliver goods and services to clients, you expect to be paid for them. After all, that is how your business functions. Generally, this is what happens and you go on to maintain long-term working relationships with happy customers. Nonetheless, delayed...
Business executives and owners looking for suppliers often research exhaustively. They compare not just prices but the quality of the materials provided. For example, those in the construction sector may need to bring in large amounts of fill dirt before laying sod...
Does your business need a partnership? A partnership can be challenging and rewarding. Teaming up for the benefit of a business could sow success. It may be important to understand how to set up a successful business partnership for the future of your business. Here...
Over the years, you’ve worked hard to build up your company’s reputation. You have achieved many positive reviews, which you know are helpful to your success. But then your business gets a severe negative review. It doesn’t feel fair to you as it harms your company’s...
What is tortious interference? It occurs when a third party intentionally disrupts a business relationship or contract, causing economic harm. It is a crucial legal concept for business owners to understand, as it can significantly impact their operations and...
Non-compete agreements used to be a way for business owners to keep their workforce on the job. If an employee signed a non-compete agreement saying they wouldn’t work for the competition for a year after leaving their position, then they would be in violation of that...
Co-owning real property can be a convenient opportunity. People without enough income or liquid capital to purchase a property on their own may be able to qualify for financing or pool their resources for a cash purchase. Some people acquire real estate jointly...
