Category Archives: Business Law
Andrew’s Law: Expanding Responsibility & Encouraging Intervention in Hazing Cases
By: Michael J. Pike & Robert C. Johnson While Florida’s first anti-hazing law, the Chad Meredith Act, primarily established criminal penalties for hazing, it also set the foundation for holding organizations and individuals accountable for dangerous or harmful initiation practices. Lawmakers later recognized that more reforms were needed, leading to the passage of Andrew’s… Read More »
Entrepreneurs: Don’t Make These Mistakes
So you’re going into business on your own, or perhaps, you’ve been in business for a while now. You’re an entrepreneur. But that “on your own” spirit includes the need to understand the laws that often trip up entrepreneurs. Here are some of the most common laws and legal areas that cause entrepreneurs legal… Read More »
Should You Hire In-House Counsel?
If you are a company with legal needs, you may be thinking of hiring in-house counsel. There are some pros and cons to hiring in-house counsel, which you should consider before making a decision. What Do the Numbers Say? To some extent, having in-house counsel is an economic decision, which requires that you crunch… Read More »
What to Do When Directors Have a Conflict of Interest
It often happens that your company is voting on something through its Board of Directors, and it turns out that a board member has a conflict of interest with respect to the matter being voted on. The board member may benefit, personally, by the outcome of the vote, or conversely, may be negatively affected… Read More »
It May be Time to Amend Your Bylaws
Many companies have bylaws, but they are collecting dust. They have not been looked at in many years or revised, and many higher level owners or operators of the business may not even have any idea what they exactly say. Now is the time to look at them and make necessary revisions. Some will… Read More »
What Happens to a Business in a Divorce?
In law, we think that things are neatly divided into legal categories—business law, family law, estate law, or criminal law, for example. But the real world doesn’t work that way—in the real world, many legal problems cross over into various legal areas, and nowhere is that as true as in divorce cases—specifically, divorces where… Read More »
Can You Fire an Employee Who Abandons Work? Yes….But….
When an employee misses work, especially for a relatively longer period of time and doesn’t tell you (the employer) why, you can fire them. That would seem obvious. Abandoning your job is basically saying you don’t want to be there. Florida does say that if an employee disappears from work for three days in… Read More »
Legal Issues to Consider With Home-Based Businesses
Home-based businesses have become more and more popular—a result of the 2020 COVID pandemic, which necessitated such businesses becoming more popular. Home based businesses are legal; pursuant to a 2022 state law, counties or cities are no longer allowed to completely outlaw them. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t legal considerations when operating your… Read More »
A Good Operating Agreement Can Avoid a Bad Lawsuit: Is Your Equestrian Business Ready for the Upcoming Winter Equestrian Season?
With the busiest part of the Wellington equestrian season approaching, it’s crucial to ensure your farm or business is fully protected. One key way to safeguard your interests is by having your Operating Agreements in place. These agreements are vital, as they outline each party’s roles, responsibilities, and expectations. They also provide a solid… Read More »
A Good Operating Agreement Can Avoid a Bad Lawsuit: Is Your Equestrian Business Ready for the Upcoming Winter Equestrian Season?
With the busiest part of the Wellington equestrian season approaching, it’s crucial to ensure your farm or business is fully protected. One key way to safeguard your interests is by having your Operating Agreements in place. These agreements are vital, as they outline each party’s roles, responsibilities, and expectations. They also provide a solid… Read More »