There are many actions that have to be undertaken prior to a corporation coming to life. One of the most important aspects of incorporation is the role of promoters. Promoters are individuals who take the initiative in founding and organizing the business or enterprise. They are needed to raise capital, enter contracts, and ensure an...
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Trembly Law Firm Successfully Prevents Law Firm Former Employer From Harassing an Attorney Former Employee When Managing Partner, Christian E. Rodriguez, first heard the story, he knew he had to help this fellow member of the Florida Bar. A former attorney employee (“former employee”) at a local firm had been subpoenaed to testify at deposition...
Those who have been newly bitten by the entrepreneurial bug often turn to franchises for their first foray into the business world. For many reasons, franchises present themselves as an attractive option for those seeking to “become their own boss.” Just like with any other business venture, though, there are pros and cons to be...
The Difference Between Trademarks and Copyrights as Told by Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin and Tiger King
Netflix’s epic docuseries the Tiger King took the world by storm in March of 2020. The series – likely due to the difficulty in succinctly presenting complicated lawsuits – conflates the issues of copyrights and trademarks, however, so we set about to clear up the errors and confusion. BACKGROUND So first, a bit of background...
Identifying the Issue: Many employers are feeling a massive financial impact as a result of COVID-19. Accordingly, many are considering furloughs, layoffs, demotions, reduction of wages or reduction of hours (collectively “adverse employment actions”); however, employers need to proceed with caution and make sure they understand pros and cons associated with these types of actions....
Countless individuals entered into contracts at some point before COVID-19 hit and now aren’t sure how they’re going to meet all of their obligations. Others are unsure how to fulfill contractual obligations that they would have had no problem fulfilling the terms of had the current situation not hit. When faced with potential lockdowns and...
(CARES Act Provisions as of March 26, 2020) In the early hours of the morning on Thursday, March 26, 2020, the United States Senate passed the highly anticipated (and updated) Economic Relief Plan (CARES Act), building upon the earlier versions of the CARES Act. It is a third round of federal government support in wake...
Loan amounts will be up to $2.0 million for a business applicant and all its affiliates They will use credit scores in their decisions for approval Rates for businesses will be 3.75% fixed for 30 years All loans will have a repayment term of 30 years – payments can be deferred for the first 12...