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What To Know When Starting A Business In Florida

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Data from the US Census Bureau shows that an average of 4 million businesses are started every year. That average is from the past five years of business formation data in the United States. The onset of the pandemic in 2020 has driven a surge in new business creation, so the number of new… Read More »

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Layoffs, Office Closings, And Your Obligation To Provide WARN Notices

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

If your company falls on hard times, and you have to lay off employees, you generally can do so without fear of lawsuits; Florida is, after all, an at-will employment state, and there is nothing in any law that says that you can’t lay people off when the company can no longer afford staff…. Read More »

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What Florida Business Owners Need To Know

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

It’s no secret that Florida’s population is rapidly expanding. Palm Beach County has seen a surge in migration, especially during the pandemic, from residents in the Northeast, Midwest and even California. And with all the new residents comes many business owners looking to move their businesses to South Florida. However, it also brings many budding… Read More »

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Thanksgiving 2020: A Warning to Restaurant Owners

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

The holiday season is almost upon us, and with cases of Covid-19 continuing to increase, it appears that, like everything else in 2020, the pandemic will change how we normally behave. A recent study found that people are planning on keeping gatherings smaller this year, and that 30% of hosts plan on taking temperature… Read More »

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Despite Getting the Green Light to Open, Bars in South Florida Remain Closed

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

It’s official: Bars in Florida are now allowed to open at an indoor capacity limit of 50 percent, according to Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Halsey Beshears. At the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida’s top business regulator, Beshears, issued an emergency order rescinding a previous order that halted the sale… Read More »

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New PPP Loan Forgiveness FAQs Released

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released long-awaited FAQs providing guidance to address borrower and lender questions concerning forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Section 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), as amended by the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act,… Read More »

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Will a COVID-19 Liability Waiver Hold Up in Court?

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

More and more businesses that are reopening are posting coronavirus disclaimers or requiring employees and customers to sign waivers, but there are questions about whether those waivers will actually protect businesses from liability. Will a jury really think that liability waiver is enforceable? While owners may think they are reducing the risk of a… Read More »

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SBA Debt Relief for Small Businesses During COVID-19

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

If you’re the owner of a small business, you may be struggling to figure out any way to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. Between navigating through potential loans and the Payment Protection Program, the government is certainly trying to do its best to assistant people just like you. However, if you haven’t already… Read More »

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What the HEROES Act Would Mean for Small Businesses & PPP Funding

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

On May 15, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6800, the ‘‘Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act’’ or HEROES Act.  The $3 trillion bill includes a host of COVID-19 relief provisions, including $1 trillion for state, local, and tribal governments; an additional round of direct stimulus payments for individuals; repeal… Read More »

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What the HEROES Act Would Mean for Small Businesses & PPP Funding

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

On May 15, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6800, the ‘‘Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act’’ or HEROES Act.  The $3 trillion bill includes a host of COVID-19 relief provisions, including $1 trillion for state, local, and tribal governments; an additional round of direct stimulus payments for individuals; repeal… Read More »

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