When Florida business owners need to make an important decision, it is vital that they consider all of the advantages and disadvantages that a particular course of action may have. Of course, in order to consider these advantages and disadvantages, business owners...
Month: September 2016
A former employee’s actions may be breach of contract
Over the course of several years, Florida business owners often build strong relationships with their employees, vendors and other contacts. No matter how strong these relationships may be, however, they can quickly deteriorate when disputes arise and people part...
How long can a restrictive covenant be enforced in Florida?
As discussed last week in this blog, Florida law allows employers and other entities to impose certain restrictive covenants in their dealings with others. In order to be enforced, the restrictive covenant must be supported by a legitimate business interest, such as...
When can restrictive covenants be enforced under Florida law?
One of the general principles underlying the American economy is the value placed upon free and open competition. While Florida residents enjoy competing in the free market with one another, there are also certain circumstances in which the restraint of trade may be...