Business people in Florida across a variety of industries may find themselves without a clear understanding of copyrights. This type of protection is one of many forms of intellectual property and may also be one that has the potential for unintentional violations by...
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When do I need a nondisclosure agreement?
If you work for a company in Florida and need to hire an outside vendor to perform some work for your company, you may well need to share sensitive business or industry information with that vendor in order for them to do the work you want them to do. Certainly, this...
Understanding an unfair competitive advantage
Most any business in Florida has some sort of competition and that makes it understandable that owners and management teams spend a good deal of energy on finding ways for their companies to outdo their competitors. This is part and parcel of a capitalist society and...
Tips on creating a business partnership
Many people in Florida have dreams of owning their own businesses. In some cases, this may be achieved by working with another person and establishing a partnership. However, it is important that entrepreneurs proceed with caution before signing up to partner with...
Detailing the Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act
Most in Daytona Beach may anticipate that the business world will be cutthroat and competitive. Yet simply because you and your company are in a state of constant competition with your competitors does not mean that you (and them) are not required to follow ethical...
Company alleges client lured away its co-founder
A company's most valuable asset is its workforce. Its employees may be the reason behind its reputation and brand loyalty, which ultimately allows it to compete in its market. For this reason, it may not be surprising to hear that a local business in Daytona Beach is...
Evaluating whether non-compete agreements are enforceable
Of all of the assets that businesses in Daytona Beach value, chief among them has to be their employees. This is why if you do happen to lose an employee, your greatest fear may be that they will either immediately go to a competitor and share some of your valuable...
Can a client terminate a contract “for convenience?”
Much of the stability of your business in Daytona Beach comes from the confidence in knowing that your clients cannot simply walk away from your contractual agreements. If they do want to cancel a contract, they typically need to have cause to do so. Yet are there...
What are the most common lawsuits against businesses?
In our litigious society, every business must remain wary of lawsuits. No company wants to face a time-consuming, expensive, image-damaging lawsuit. While every business’s level of risk varies, litigation remains a constant threat for most companies.It is wise...
Handling lawsuits involving staff members
As a business owner, you may have to head to court over any number of issues. From trade secret theft to other matters which may involve competitors, business partners or customers, business litigation has many causes. However, some lawsuits are the result of an issue...