Category Archives: Business Law
What Should be in a Typical Shareholders Agreement?
If you have or are starting a business, and your business has shareholders, those shareholders will undoubtedly want (and deserve) a shareholders agreement. Of course, the hope Is that you would go see a qualified business or corporate law attorney to help you with the task of drawing up a shareholders agreement, but it… Read More »
Are Your Arbitration Clauses Enforceable?
Arbitration clauses in contracts can be good or bad, beneficial or harmful, depending on who you are. But in discussing the matter of arbitration with a business attorney, you may come to the decision to include an arbitration clause in your business contracts. If you do, there are things you need to do, to… Read More »
Does Your Business Need a Remote Work Agreement?
The COVID-19 shutdowns are long behind us, and the world has seemingly moved on from most of the COVID-based restrictions. But some of the ways we adapted to the pandemic shutdowns are still with us today. One of those adaptations is working from home. Many employers and businesses found that allowing employees to work… Read More »
Valuing Your Business? Here’s How Experts Do It
There are many cases where your business may need to be valuated—that is, to see how much your business is really worth. Business valuation comes up and is necessary, in a number of legal scenarios. When are Valuations Needed? Valuations may be needed for estate planning purposes, to establish the overall value of the… Read More »
Benefits of Hiring a Florida Attorney to Review Your Business Contracts
If you own a business, you will undoubtedly have countless contracts drafted or presented to you for signature. Especially if you are a small business owner, it’s important to consider using an experienced West Palm Beach business attorney to draft and review your business contracts before they potentially become legally binding. At the Law… Read More »
Tips for Preventing Your Florida Business from Being Sued
As a business owner, you likely already recognize the importance of minimizing risk. However, many business owners aren’t doing enough to protect their companies from being sued for disputes that likely should have been prevented. If you own a business, it’s important to speak with a skilled West Palm Beach business attorney who can… Read More »
Resolving Florida Business Disputes with Mediation or Arbitration
The term dispute resolution refers to a variety of processes that can be utilized to resolve a dispute, conflict, or other claim. In most cases, you will hear dispute resolution called alternative dispute resolution and shortened to ADR. ADR is an alternative to having a jury or judge decide your fate and can be… Read More »
Business to Business Debt Collection Strategies
Every successful business relies on other businesses. This is the only way to keep a business thriving. Restaurants rely on wholesale food vendors to stock a busy kitchen and a large law firm relies on temporary staffing agencies to staff temporary personnel needed to prepare for a document-heavy trials. Smart businesses know the importance… Read More »
Three Reasons Why Small Businesses Need to Retain an In-House Counsel
Owning a small business means dealing with all the legalities that arise from the day-to-day operation of the business. The owners of larger companies and corporations are in many ways insulated from minor legal questions having to do with running a business. These include issues revolving around employees, minor contracts as well as small… Read More »
The Importance of Seeking Legal Review Before Signing a Contract
When two parties come together to contract, the best possible practice is to involve a lawyer. Although contracts are made every day amongst individuals (both verbal and written contracts), it is wise to get it in writing where there is much at stake to lose. To non-attorneys, a contract may appear as a simple… Read More »
