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When people discover that Florida is an at-will employment state, there is a slight amount of initial shock. The root of this is likely because they felt they could only be terminated for cause. In other words, their ability to maintain employment was within their control. That layer of assumed security disappears when they learn …

Terminations, Employment Agreements, and At-Will Employment Read More »

Many people who start or run small businesses won’t deny the benefits of having General Counsel. Even a standard practice such as offering employee benefits may require one. Some professionals may avoid contacting attorneys not because they don’t see the benefit, but because it doesn’t make financial sense yet. While many small business owners do …

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When you create original work on a tangible medium, like an audio recording or a book, it can be copyrighted. For example, think of your favorite song or book and understand that copyright laws protect them from unauthorized use. “Copyrights exist from the moment the work is created.” That last sentence is in quotes because …

Don’t Get Scammed By A Copyright Troll Read More »

Bank fraud gets considerable attention, but it is mainly discussed in the context of private citizens. At Trembly Law Firm, we have seen an increase in cases involving a business being the target of bank fraud. We not only wanted to warn businesses about what we have seen, but we also wanted to highlight that …

Protect Your Business From Bank Fraud Read More »

Don’t look at this as a New Year’s resolution but rather as a time to ensure your business’s current contracts, agreements, and bylaws. This is your opportunity to ensure you limit your exposure to liability and comply with the new laws and regulations governing your respective industries. We believe in the value of contracts and …

Building Reliable Employee Contracts For The New Year Read More »

Though corporate bylaws are required in most states, our purpose today is to stress the importance of updating them regularly and what needs to be included in them. Because our firm is based out of Florida, we need to highlight that the Florida Business Corporation Act requires corporations in this state to have bylaws. Even …

Prepping Your Business For The New Year Through Bylaws Read More »

No matter how successful a business is, it’s practically inevitable that partnership disputes will arise. Left unresolved, they can lead to lost profits, missed opportunities, destroyed morale, and even the eventual dissolution of the business. Below is a list of eight common causes of partnership disputes, many of which can be avoided if a solid …

Don’t Get Spooked! 8 Common Causes of Partnership Disputes Read More »