As a contractor or other construction professional, you’re familiar with force majeure contract clauses. Florida construction projects can be impacted by natural disasters ranging from hurricanes to sinkholes -- not to mention man-made disasters, like fires on the...
Florida's sunshine state status is about more than beautiful weather and sandy beaches. It also reflects a thriving business environment that attracts many entrepreneurs and investors. This vibrant landscape, however, can also attract those looking to exploit...
You probably wouldn’t take an issue to trial unless you believe you have a solid chance at winning the case – but that doesn’t mean that you should forget about the possibility that things won’t go your way. If so, you may ultimately want to file an appeal. To raise...
Intellectual property (IP) is often one of the most valuable assets that a business can have access to. As such, whether it's patents, trademarks, copyrights or trade secrets, safeguarding your company’s intellectual property is likely essential for maintaining its...
Anticipatory breaches of contracts happen when one party to a contract clearly communicates, either through words or actions, that they do not intend to fulfill their obligations under the contract, either because they cannot or due to some other concern. This occurs...
Defamation against a business can do major damage to its reputation. Unfounded or exaggerated claims made by an outside party can deter prospective clients and customers from doing business with a company. Historically, defamation largely occurred in private settings...
Property owners can get angry when they discover something is wrong with a property you’ve built for them. They might hurl accusations without giving you a chance to explain your side of things. If there is an issue with a property you’ve worked on, it could be your...
It’s no surprise that business partners often fall out over something. There is a lot at stake in running a business, and relationships can be complicated even when no money is involved. If you’re a business owner, how you handle partnership disagreements is what...
The recipe for Coca-Cola is an example of a trade secret because it's confidential information that gives the business a competitive edge. It would be illegal for someone to steal or reveal the recipe. Type of litigation Theft of trade secrets, referred to as business...
When two parties in Florida enter into a contract, each is legally obligated to perform their contractual duties. If a contracting party violates the contract by failing to perform as promised, the non-breaching party can pursue remedies as called for in the contract...
