Launching a business with partners can be as exhilarating as it is daunting. Pair that excitement with smart planning. One of the first things you'll need to figure out is the best legal structure for your partnership. It's a choice that can impact everything from...
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What is a “Fictitious Name” or a D/B/A?
Many of the most popular businesses, whether locally or throughout the country, operate under a “dba” or a “fictitious name.” While the concept may sound confusing at first, it is actually very simple. DBA is short for “Doing Business As” and is synonymous with a...
Landlord’s Options When Upon Breach of Early Termination of Commercial Lease by Tenant
As a landlord, it is possible for a tenant to breach a commercial lease in a variety of ways. For instance, it can occur by the tenant failing to make rent payments or by failing to meet certain covenants contained in the lease. Ultimately, the lease will be the...
FEDERAL COURT BLOCKS FTC’S NATIONWIDE RULE BANNING NON-COMPETES
On August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas halted the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule prohibiting non-competition clauses with workers. The court entered a final judgment that the FTC’s rule could not be enforced or...
Supplemental Contracts: Essential Steps Often Overlooked by Business Owners
Starting a new business is an exciting journey, marked by milestones like registering your business, securing a location, and organizing your inventory and equipment. However, many business owners overlook important supplemental contracts that can prevent future...
How to Handle a Demand Letter
Receiving a demand letter can be a daunting experience, especially if it comes on a law firm’s letterhead. These letters are often drafted by attorneys with the intent to prompt action by threatening potential legal action. Whether the letter claims that you owe money...
Family-Owned & Operated Businesses: The Benefits and Challenges
In the United States, around one-third of small businesses (https://www.thebalancemoney.com/should-you-start-a-business-with-family-4091927) are family-owned and operated. Family-owned businesses often thrive due to shared values, trust, and mutual goals among family...
Executing a Levy against Property to Enforce a Judgment
While litigating and receiving a judgment is the first step to rectifying wrongs that have occurred to you or your business, it is not always the end of the road. If you are successful in litigation, the court may award you financial damages, and the issue then...
Liability of the owner of a single-person-owned business entity
Business ownership is often shared, but this isn’t always the case -- especially when an entrepreneur has a distinctly unique vision. There are occasions when a formal business structure, such as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), is owned by one individual. Simply...
What does Florida’s new judgment lien rule mean?
If someone owes you or your business money, one of your options is to file a civil lawsuit against them. If you are successful, then the court will order them to pay the outstanding amount and possibly damages. Nonetheless, winning a civil suit is only one part of...