Florida residents place a great deal of trust in one another in all walks of life. This is true in the business world as in any other situation, as businesses have trust that their business partners, vendors and other entities will follow through on their...
Year: 2016
Simpsons actor files $125 million fraud suit
When Florida residents work hard and create their own work product, they expect to be paid for their work. Indeed, this is a central principle underlying our economic system, as individuals' hard work is to be rewarded and protected.The law imposes certain protections...
Walking step-by-step in commercial real estate transactions
When Florida residents make important decisions in their lives, they often give a fair amount of consideration and thought to the different issues involved in the matter prior to making the decision. In addition to identifying their objectives and walking through the...
Holding contractors responsible for defective construction work
When Florida business owners acquire new commercial real estate, it can be an incredibly exciting time for the business. The new property may satisfy a long-existing need and allow the company to further grow its operations. For example, a business that has been...
What must be included when drafting a purchase agreement?
There are a number of important decisions that must be made by Florida business owners in the course of achieving success for the company. One of the most important decisions often involves commercial real estate. Last week, this blog discussed how business...
Making the decision to buy or lease commercial real estate
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...
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...
Settlement reached in $5.5 billion Miami lawsuit
In the Miami business community, the stakes can be extremely high when allegations of wrongdoing are asserted by one company against another. A single lawsuit can raise the specter of damages running into the millions, which can not only impact a business's bottom...