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...
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...
On a number of levels, defamation has become a more commonplace cause for business litigation in Florida as a result of the ubiquitous nature of the internet. As the internet becomes ever more crucial to the operation of businesses of all types, litigation involving...
Whether you own stock in a business or you run a business that has shareholders, understanding the rights of a stock owner can help you better protect your interests. Common shareholders in a company can: Exercise financial claims on the company Your stock comes with...
Fraud is a major problem in many industries. However, it often hurts small and medium-sized businesses the most. Fraud can not only hurt you financially, but it can also damage the relationship and trust that you've built with your clients, suppliers and other...
Where pacifiers are concerned, every parent seems to have a strong opinion. Some parents consider pacifiers to be a godsend when a cranky baby needs soothing and think they're fine to use for a while when babies are small. Other parents hate them with a passion and...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been a considerable benefit to many people who would otherwise be denied access to many places due to mobility issues and other disabilities. Unfortunately, the ADA has also created a lucrative cottage industry of lawsuits...
These days, intellectual property can be an entrepreneur's most valuable asset, so most business owners think a lot about how they can keep their company secrets safe. You've probably already learned some of the most common ways to go about protecting intellectual...
What gives someone the right to sue you in Florida? Well, it's a matter of jurisdiction. When a court has sufficient authority over a situation, that's referred to as its jurisdiction. In essence, that means that the court has the ability to enforce its rulings on the...
Avocados -- a long-overlooked fruit in American cuisine -- have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. (Blame the Millennial obsession over avocado toast if you like, but the fruit was honestly overdue for some recognition as a source of nutrients.) Well, Fresh...
