Many businesses attract clients primarily or exclusively via the Internet. It’s important for any website to maintain an easy-to-find and comprehensive privacy policy, but it is particularly crucial for business websites. Even though the majority of your site’s visitors may never look at it, having one in place can provide you and your visitors with legal protection in case something goes wrong. How Privacy Read More

Nothing can stifle an up-and-coming company’s growth like expensive and time-consuming lawsuits. Taking common sense steps to avoid lawsuits is often more effective than handling legal issues as they arise. We have outlined five ways to do that. 1. Have Sufficient Insurance Liability insurance is essential for your business. The type of coverage you need depends largely on which industry you’re in. Liability Read More

Taking a long, hard look at your business finances isn’t always fun, but it’s one of the most important things you can do for the success of your company. Creating, using, and maintaining a strong budget is key in helping your business navigate lean times and make the most of windfalls. 1. Don’t Be Too Optimistic As you begin laying the groundwork for your budget, it’s easy to get caught up in overly ambitious Read More

You’re a business owner—your schedule is packed and your to-do list is always growing, so maybe a legal audit isn’t at the top of your list of priorities. However, putting off a legal audit can seriously impact your business finances, your future growth plans, and your ability to handle preventable legal issues. Learn more about the benefits of a legal audit and why you should schedule one as soon as Read More

Do you believe that your business doesn’t need general legal counsel? Do you think that your business will likely never encounter a legal issue in the course of its operation? If you answered yes to either question, this blog is here to tell you why that misconception is the biggest lie you will tell yourself about having a business. Quite often, these misconceptions harm you and your business’s bottom line beyond Read More

You found the right person(s) to start a business with, you grew the business together, and now, for one reason or another, you or your partner(s) are ready to dissolve the partnership. It happens! However, dissolving a partnership involves a lot more legal maneuvering than just calling it quits one day. Whatever your reason for dissolving the partnership, you should know how to do it properly and legally. Before you Read More

When you or your business is facing a legal issue, you need to find a lawyer as soon as possible to ensure that the issue doesn’t get any worse or to mitigate your liability. The right lawyer will help ease your worries and keep you involved in the resolution of the matter. What other things should you keep in mind when you are researching and looking for the right Florida business attorney? Keep these four things in Read More

For a business to be considered “compliant,” they have to conform with the rules and regulations set upon their operation and management by federal and state law. Many times, this can be easier said than done because the laws that govern business in the U.S. are vast and varied. As such, with everything else you have to worry about in operating your business, you also have to worry about whether or not you are being Read More

A reliable, trusted attorney helping you throughout your business decisions is an invaluable asset to have. With the right attorney, you not only have a legal representative, you’ll have a mentor, guide, partner, advisor, protector, and more—all in one person. Behind any successful business is a good lawyer insulating it from the lawsuits and issues coming from all directions. It is not always obvious how attorneys Read More

There are a variety of reasons why a business would voluntarily close. Maybe an owner became ill or suddenly passed away. Maybe there is no longer a competitive market for the business. Maybe the business or the funds were mismanaged. The reason could be anything and everything. When a business’ owners decide it’s time to close the business, they must take several legal steps in a process called “dissolution.” Read More