Who Needs Insurance and What’s the Big Deal?
As an attorney for service providers, I often get asked about business insurance coverage. “Is insurance really required?” “Why [...]
New Requirement for Businesses: There’s an Update to Florida Law for “New Hire” Reporting – And It Now Applies to Independent Contractors.
Section 409.2576, Florida Statutes – State Directory of New Hires Goes Into Effect on October 1, 2021 What does [...]
Keeping Your Liability Shield: Annual Reports and Annual Consents
Our guest blogger is Jacqueline Bruno, a Paralegal at The Legal Department. If you are a business owner, you [...]
Do You Work From Home? Do You Have Employees Who Work From Home?
There’s a new Florida law for “home-based” businesses. Section 559.955, Florida Statutes Effective July 1, 2021 As small business owners, [...]
Breakups are Hard – Case Studies on Business Divorces
Breakups are hard. Even ones that are smooth, well planned and everyone behaves, business partner breakups are emotionally draining. [...]
Do You Own It? Be Sure You Own It Before You Use It or Sell It.
100% of small businesses create some type of intellectual property. What does your business create? Do you know who [...]
A Thorough Legal Audit Can Save Your Business
Do you have a half-formed business entity? Far too many small business owners are in this position and here [...]
How Do You Love a Business You’re Just Starting?
You may be starting a new business – or maybe you’re starting another business – and you’re feeling the [...]
What Is a Trademark? What Are the Benefits of Having a Registered Trademark?
Trademarks are designed to protect consumers from being taken advantage of or misled into thinking they are buying products [...]
Do You Have a “Front Side” and a “Back Side”? Of Your Client Service Agreement, I Mean!
There are (or should be) two sides to your “service agreement” – the contract you give your clients to [...]
