A franchise enables someone else (a franchisee) to use the franchisor’s intellectual property. To highlight how interconnected these two are, we will use the example of a fantastic donut shop created and grown here in Miami: The Salty Donut. Before we begin, we should point out two things. The first is that The Salty Donut...
Running a business has so many positive aspects to it, and can be very fulfilling. However, sometimes things don’t go as planned – including professional relationships with employees. Are you currently dealing with a dispute or a claim from an employee? Is there a possibility of litigation in your future and you’re looking for the...
Why does my business need general counsel? 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...
NOTE: Our firm only handles matters related to business, litigation, and employment law. We do not handle divorce cases. If you have questions about divorce, talk to a divorce lawyer. Headed for divorce? Ending a marriage is stressful and emotional on its own, but many business owners have the added concern that their company will be broken, divided, and possibly...
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...
In light of the influx of both Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Labor Standards Act lawsuits, Trembly Law Firm (TLF) is now offering limited flat fee retainer packages for a limited time to help ease the costs and stresses associated with these suits. These packages will be available through the end of December 2022....
Business owners have many expenses and duties they need to oversee while running their business. Although it may not be so apparent, adding an attorney to those costs is a very smart move to make. As you consider your decision of whether to retain an attorney, we want to share some helpful information about the...
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports that the number of retaliation-based claims has significantly increased since 2007, when 26,663 charges were filed, to 37,632 in 2020. Employees are increasingly aware of their rights and do not hesitate to act on them. While this is an important step forward for a workforce that previously had...