Like many other savvy Florida business owners, you chose to use non-compete agreements as part of your hiring process. You hoped that these documents would provide you and your company protection from having an employee leave your company, only to go work for a...
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Protecting your business against sexual harassment claims
In recent years, sexual harassment has gained a substantial amount of attention through initiatives such as the #MeToo movement. Victims feel more empowered to come forward to stop this type of behavior, and they expect their employers to take their claims seriously....
3 common sources of business disputes
For many business owners, litigation is often part of the cost of running a business. In some cases, a dispute may be unavoidable. However, you can make preparations to help protect your interests. Understanding some common sources of business disputes and how to...
Business partners can take cues from married couples to prevent disagreements
An ounce of prevention, they say, is worth a pound of cure. That’s true in heading off marital strife and it’s true in preventing partnership disputes. Perhaps, not surprisingly, the two have many similarities. In many ways a business partnership is like a marriage....
Considering the risk and potential for damage from business torts
Business torts can result from the wrongful conduct of a party during a business transaction or partnership. Also called ‘economic torts,’ business torts often deal with intentionally wrongful acts against a business entity, though there are some scenarios that...
Three types of breach of contract
Running a business is hard work, especially if you regularly require the assistance of third-party companies to complete projects and fulfill obligations. Contracts provide you with the clarity and reassurance that everything you need from your business partners will...