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Trade dress is a subcategory of trademark rights. Both trademark and trade dress are types of intellectual property that identify a service or product and distinguish it from others. Trade dress infringement happens when one company uses trade dress that is close...
Commercial property owners in Florida may evict their business tenants for defaulting on rent or abandoning the premises. They may also evict commercial tenants for violating the terms and conditions in their lease agreements. According to the Florida Legislature’s...
You just learned that your business is being sued by another business. Your revenue and reputation could be in jeopardy. No need to hit the panic button yet – take these steps to protect your business from the outset. Notify your insurers Once you receive a demand...
A business owner may experience cash flow issues when recovering from an unforeseen event. Before you contact a borrower to discuss a loan workout, consider giving your lender agreement a careful review. Your loan documents generally determine whether their terms...
The acquisition of another company using a significant portion of borrowed funds, or a leveraged buyout, is a common business growth strategy. When done wisely, the director’s decision to take on a surge in debt can translate to growth and ultimately lead to financial...
Contracts are integral to business. They set out the role of employees, the parameters of a purchase order and the agreement made with clients. A failure to abide by the terms of the contract can have serious consequences for all involved. When one party fails to...
Registering your trademark is crucial. By doing this, your customers will be able to identify your company’s unique name and symbol, as well as the products you provide to them. Trademarks also ensure your customers that all your products have the same quality, and if...
Ponzi schemes are growing in frequency in Florida—and they don’t just target individuals. Even businesses can find themselves dealing with huge financial losses after trusting investments in what may appear to be a lucrative deal. In a recent example out of Miami, an...
There is no question that email plays an important function in business operations. But how do we manage this important communication tool? Business leaders need to ask two questions to develop best practices that fit their needs. #1: How do we manage the volume of...
It is not uncommon for owners to disagree about business strategy. In some cases, they may be able to come to a resolution on their own, in others the owners may require aid reaching a resolution. In these situations, the following options may help: Option #1:...
