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When considering encroachment, it is important to understand what a franchisor’s rights and obligations are under the franchise agreement. The franchise agreement typically sets out the franchisor’s rights and obligations with respect to the use of the premises, the recruitment of employees, and the development of the brand and franchise system. The franchisee generally has […]

Over years of practice, we all build up some bad habits. Bad habits in contract drafting, however, could cause some big problems for your business. By taking these issues into consideration, you’ll be able to break out of these habits that could cause trouble – and help prevent potential litigation. Using Unclear Terms The terms

Any business holds some level of risk throughout its lifetime. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to completely eliminate all risks to your business – but, you can work proactively to help reduce the amount of risk you’ll face in the future. With the help of general counsel, you can eliminate these common pitfalls that many businesses face.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) is a federal law that affects employees in the private sector and in federal, state and local governments across the country. The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and youth employment standards. One of the purposes behind the FLSA is to protect employees from employers taking unfair

Businesses can sometimes face unjustified lawsuits alleging discrimination from a disgruntled former employee who, after the fact, feels that their termination or other treatment in their job was discriminatory. In 2020 alone, workplace discrimination cases yielded over $439 million to employees. While these cases are usually legitimate, many businesses face the issue of illegitimate claims

Overtime claims can be detrimental to your business. Successful plaintiffs will be entitled to: 1) the amount of unpaid overtime, plus; 2) “liquidated damages” in an amount equal to the pay employees should have received (i.e., double “back pay” for unpaid overtime); plus 3) reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. As always, the best defense against

Founding Partner, Brett B. Trembly has been selected as Super Lawyer, and Managing Partner, Christian E. Rodriguez has been selected as Super Lawyers: Rising Stars. Miami, FL – Trembly Law Firm (“TLF”) is proud to announce that Founding Partner Brett Trembly, Esq. and Managing Partner Christian Rodriguez, Esq. have been once again recognized as among

In the era of digital media, copyright litigation has become substantially more complicated than in the past. Businesses can understandably become lost in the hazy definitions of fair use and copyright protection, sometimes leading to unsuccessful lawsuits or inaction when a suit would actually be justified. Copyrights protect some of the most important and valuable

Non-competes are an essential tool that protects businesses from unfair competition due to an employee who takes work at a competing business, and as such, should be taken seriously when a violation occurs. Many states, including Florida, have created limitations on the scope of non-compete clauses which may pose issues to your business’s ability to