There is a lot of confusion in the business world about copyright and trademark. Many people use them interchangeably or call a trademark a copyright and vice versa. The reality is that trademark and copyright are two separate and distinct animals with little overlap. While the two are very different, the good news is that the differences are easily defined and when applied in the business world, make a great deal of Read More

There are bumps in every road to success. That is part of the reason why having a written partnership agreement is so essential for business partners. Written partnership agreements clarify each partner’s rights and obligations in the relationship, but they also lay out what will happen if the unthinkable occurs, including death or incapacity of one of the partners. Every partnership should have a written partnership Read More

Individuals who must decide on business entities are faced with a variety of options including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. There is also the question of what tax treatment your entity should receive. One of the best ways for individuals interested in selecting a business entity to decide which election to make is to understand the strengths and weaknesses of each Read More

In Florida, there are several ways that a new business can legally organize, including sole proprietorships, corporations, partnerships, and more. Many businesses find that registering as a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) is the best route for them. [1] Becoming an LLC in Florida has a number of different advantages and disadvantages—both at the federal level with regard to taxation and at the state level regarding Read More

Your employees should be your company’s greatest asset, but under some circumstances they can quickly turn into liabilities. As an employer, there are many steps you should take to mitigate the risk of employees or former employees causing irreparable harm to your company. One of the most useful tools to help you mitigate that risk is the Non-Compete Agreement.[1] This is a contract signed by your employees that Read More