In the midst of a divorce, often the last thing separated spouses want to do is meet with yet another lawyer. They still should – an estate planning attorney, to be exact. Your divorce attorney helps you map out a division of assets, parenting time and allocation of shared debts. Divorce inevitably alters your personal… Continue Reading
Orlando Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couples
Estate planning is essential for “non-traditional” couples in Florida who have opted for long-term togetherness without entering a formal marriage. As reported by The Pew Research Center, marriage rates have been steadily slipping, while rates of cohabitation are on the rise, reaching about 18 million as of two years ago, representing a 30 percent spike… Continue Reading
Florida Small Businesses Have New Protection to Fight “Drive-By” ADA Lawsuits
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is a 1990 federal civil rights law intended to protect the rights and access of those with disabilities in almost every facet of society, from workplaces to recreational spaces, schools and shopping centers. Part of this involves specific standards for accessible design of everything from gas stations to hotel… Continue Reading
Theft of Trade Secrets Threatens Florida’s Small Businesses
The phrase “theft of trade secrets” conjures mental images of international espionage and a suave, globe-trotting spy. Of course, as the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned, economic espionage is a real threat to large corporations, costing the American economy billions annually and even placing our national security at risk. However, theft of trade… Continue Reading
Choosing the Best Business Structure for Your Small Family Business in Lake Mary
More than half of all U.S. businesses are family-owned, from behemoth corporations to tiny mom-and-pop spots. That’s according to data from the Harvard Business School, which defines “family-owned” as any business wherein multiple family members are involved as major owners or managers. Family business attorneys know these start-ups can have great potential because they tend to… Continue Reading
Orlando Estate Planning and Revision Critical Under New Tax Laws
Orlando estate planning attorneys know a fair number of folks would opt for a root canal over a discussion taxes and estate planning. Not only are these topics complex and sometimes dry, but they can involve uncomfortable questions about end-of-life plans that force us to confront our own mortality. However, recent extensive changes to federal… Continue Reading
Florida Trademark Litigation Pits Circus Against Singer
A Florida trademark lawsuit has been filed by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus against singer Kid Rock’s “Greatest Show on Earth” tour. This is what is known as a trademark dilution lawsuit, and it’s been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, according to Rolling Stone. Trademark dilution… Continue Reading
Florida Small Business Owners Increasingly Hire Independent Contractors
Our Lake Mary business lawyers know that employment contracts are a top concern for Florida small business owners. There are many reasons small businesses hire independent contractors as opposed to employees. The company enjoys reduced overhead and workers have greater flexibility. Still, there are specific legal considerations must be made for both types of workers,… Continue Reading
How to Patent Your Business Idea
If you have ever watched the popular ABC television program Shark Tank, you have probably heard one of the “Sharks” ask whether or not a contestant’s business idea or product has been patented. This is an important question because a patent can help protect ideas and products from other people who may be inclined to… Continue Reading
How To Effectively Terminate An Employee
Layoffs are an unavoidable aspect of any business and to be quite honest it sucks having to terminate anyone. Nonetheless, most, if not all, successful business owners at some point have to terminate an employee and some have even had to let go of entire departments or offices. When you reach the conclusion that you… Continue Reading
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