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Category: Business Law
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Why Contract Typos and Grammatical Errors Can Spell Disaster
There’s nothing better than the moment you come to an agreement with someone to do business together. You do everything you can to make sure the deal goes off without a hitch, including memorializing all of the details in a contract. A contract is the culmination of hours and hours of arduous negotiations, so it’s important that it...
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)–Basics and Options
Alternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR, is an alternative to trial proceedings. Often, ADR can save clients both time and money: it settles the dispute in a shorter time frame and costs less in attorney fees, court costs, and other associated expenses. Whereas litigation can be more hostile in its approach, ADR options tend to focus...
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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): Impact on Your Florida Business
Cambridge Analytica and numerous high-profile uses of consumer data were a bridge too far for California lawmakers. Invoking California’s constitutional right to privacy, they enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), one of the broadest consumer protection and privacy laws globally. The law, passed by the California legislature in 2018, will enhance consumer privacy rights...
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Supreme Court Ruling on Trademark of Generic Website Name
Trademarks have always been an important part of business and marketing. A trademark gives you sole rights to use a specific name or term, and in the past, that right was reserved for unique names. Terms that were more widely used in daily language were not eligible to be trademarked. However, last June, the Supreme...
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Chapter 7 vs Chapter 11: Breaking Down the Differences
According to recent research, 58% of U.S. small business owners are currently worried about permanently closing their doors. As of July 31 2020, around 800 small businesses had already filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this year. What does Chapter 11 bankruptcy mean, and how what is Chapter 7 vs Chapter 11? Today, we’re breaking down the key...
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Brexit Impact on Florida
The United Kingdom is about 4,300 miles away from the state of Florida, so you’re probably wondering why Floridians should care how Brexit impacts them. There are actually more impacts than you might anticipate, though, given the strong tourism industry in Florida. If you want to learn more about the Brexit impact on Florida, this is...
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How to Avoid Business Bankruptcy
Over 100,000 small businesses have closed since COVID-19 began and many of them (over 70%) are worried about the long-term financial impacts due to closures during the pandemic. If you are a business owner and are trying to avoid bankruptcy so you can keep your business afloat, read on. We have some tips to help you avoid...
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The Basics of Registering a Trademark
If you run a business where you sell goods or services, you’ve likely considered registering a trademark. A trademark can protect your product name, logo, or a symbol that you frequently use. Not only does a trademark help your business, but it can also protect your customers by allowing them to easily identify your brand...
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Working From Home Laws: Are You Breaking the Rules?
Collectively 44 billion dollars is saved by companies who allow remote work even on a part-time basis. Working from home is not only convenient, it can also save your business money if done right. However, as an employer it’s not just as simple as sending people home to do their jobs remotely. There are rules and laws...