Tag Archives: West Palm Beach Business Lawyers
Basic Business Evaluation Methods
There are numerous scenarios in which you will want or need to value your business. You could be interested in taking out a loan to expand, you may be going public, or you may even be selling. All of these opportunities and others require you to know what your business is worth. There is… Read More »
Resolving Contract Disputes through Arbitration
When you sign a business contract, whether it is an employment contract or any other type of contract, there is often a clause about how you will resolve any disputes that arise between you and the other party included in the contract. In many contracts, this clause states that any disputes that arise are… Read More »
Florida Business Entities: Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Corporations, and LLCs
There are four main types of business entities in Florida: sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies. There are some major differences between them in areas such as governance, taxation, filing requirements, and liability. If you are planning to form a business in Florida, it is important to understand the differences to choose… Read More »
The Importance of an Attorney in Business Partner Disputes
If you start a business with another person, you depend on that person to contribute to the business and to work toward goals, helping the business to grow and to thrive. If business partners, co-shareholders and co-members (all hereinafter referred to as “Partners”) are not in agreement regarding how to run the business, it… Read More »
Watch for Non-Compete Provisions of Franchise Agreements
Think back to the first job you ever held. Whether you were flipping burgers at McDonald’s or busing tables at Red Lobster, you probably learned a number of life lessons in the process, gained some insight into how successful businesses are run, and perhaps developed specific skills that could be applied to a future… Read More »
Attorneys Help Dentists Brace for the Future
His name is Paul O’Rourke. He’s a dentist who struggles with the meaning of life, his place in the world, and the pitfalls of social media. Dr. O’Rourke is a fictional character – the conflicted protagonist in the novel To Rise Again At A Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris. But like real-life dentists, he… Read More »
The Ups and Downs of Franchise Ownership
Owning and operating your own business is a dream for many Americans. After years of taking orders from someone else, they’re ready to strike out on their own and become their own boss. But as you can imagine, there’s a myriad of legal considerations that come into play. Opening a new business carries considerable… Read More »