A non-compete agreement (NCA) is a binding contract that helps employers protect their business. They are so popular than an estimated 36 million to 60 million private sector workers are subject to some form of NCA. It’s easy to see why NCAs are so attractive to businesses. They forbid employees from sharing proprietary information, working...
Category: Contract 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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Challenging a Prenuptial Agreement in Florida
A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract that defines what a married couple will receive in case of a divorce. In Florida, the Uniform Prenuptial Agreement Act (UPAA), adopted in 2007, governs prenuptial contracts. Couples enter into a prenuptial agreement prior to marriage to protect their assets. The contractual agreement specifies how property, assets and...
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Avoiding Commerial Lease Issues During the Coronavirus
As we all see on the news every day, the Coronavirus epidemic is rapidly spreading. This virus not only impacts our health, but our wealth, as well. Recently, the American president has severely restricted travel to the United States from Europe. In today’s spotlight series, we’ll explore some tactics businesses and landlords can use to...
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Are Handshake Deals for Real?
Is a verbal contract enforceable in Florida? Not all agreements have to be in writing to be enforceable, but having a written contract is best. For a verbal contract to be enforceable, you must be able to prove an offer was made and accepted. The offer must be for an exchange of value through goods,...
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Just Because You Can… Should You?
Would you extract your own tooth? Perform surgery on yourself? Shopping on amazon for things I don’t really need, I came across a few interesting items. Did you know amazon sells a surgical bone saw? Or a human rib spreader? Or dental extraction tools? Neither did I, until now. And the reviews, very entertaining! While...
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Wedding Disaster
You have dreamed about this day as long as you can remember. It is finally time to make your dream come true. It will take the help of many vendors to create the day of your dreams. You need to depend on the dress maker, caterer, videographer, florist wedding planner, and more. To be sure...
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Florida Breach of Contract
Yea, I know.. contracts are boring. But when assets are at stake, a contract can make or break a company/individual. Contracts exist in almost every facet of life, especially when buying or selling goods or services. In Florida, contracts for a good, such as a boat or a car, may come with obligations not mentioned...
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Contractor Caution
Choosing the right contractor is just as important as negotiating terms. The purchase of a home or commercial space represents a significant investment. But often it is only the first step because to be inhabitable or exploitable, renovation may be necessary. Much of the difficulty lies in choosing the right contractor. Many contractors promise you a...
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Short-Term Lease Agreements
What Is a Short-Term Lease? Short-term leases and rental agreements are usually less than six months and run on a month-to-month contract. A month-to-month rental agreement may or may not be renewed at the end of each month. Sometimes, renters will even offer a weekly rent agreement, or even less, usually for vacation rentals....