Category Archives: Business Law
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 »
Advantages and Disadvantages of Debt Recovery for Small Businesses
Small businesses have an important decision to make when faced with options to obtain money that is owed. Depending on the business, debt recovery may or may not be the best option. To arrive at this decision, the company has to weigh many factors including the amount owed, the cost of the debt recovery… Read More »
Due Diligence Considerations When Buying a Business
Due Diligence Reviews Conducting a thorough due diligence review when entering into a business purchase transaction is imperative. Due diligence activities include investigations into the business’ financial statements, debts and assets, intellectual property, etc. There is no one due diligence activity that is more important than another. The key is to perform all necessary… Read More »
The Benefits of a Merger & Acquisitions Attorney
If you are a small or mid-size business that is interested in merging with or acquiring another business in the area, you need to contact an experienced Florida merger & acquisitions lawyer. It is not enough for you and another business person to discuss the deal and shake on it. There is always a… Read More »
Considerations When You Purchase a Business
If you are interested in buying a business, whether you live in Florida or the business is in the state, you need to contact an experienced and skilled West Palm Beach business attorney as soon as possible. Right now you might simply be on the lookout or you may have an informal agreement with… Read More »
