The FTC Non-Compete Ban: What Florida Business Owners Need to Know Now (April 2025 Update)
Updated: April 14, 2025 The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) effort to ban most non-compete agreements nationwide has entered yet another phase of legal uncertainty. As of April 2025, the rule’s implementation remains blocked by federal court challenges. This pause follows an August 2024 decision by …
5 Strategies for Minimizing Personal Liability as a Florida Business Owner
How Florida Business Owners Can Maintain Their Personal Liability Protections Florida business owners need to be sure that they’re taking the necessary steps to protect themselves from being held personally liable for their company’s debts and obligations. This is true even if you’ve formed a …
Legal Alert: State of Florida Reduces Sales Tax Rate for Commercial Rental Properties
Mortgage payments Ad valorem taxes (whether paid to the landlord or to the county tax collector’s office) Insurance For more information, you can check out the Florida Department of Revenue’s brochure here. Are There Any Exemptions to Paying Florida’s Sales Tax on Commercial Rental Properties? …
LEGAL ALERT: FTC Announces Final Rule That Will Ban Non-Compete Clauses in Florida
The End of Non Compete Clauses as We Know Them? Important Information for Florida Business Owners Updated: April 29, 2024 A Final Rule issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has essentially made non compete agreements and clauses null and void. In a major shift …
How to Convert or Domesticate a New Jersey Corporation to Florida
Relocate, Convert, or Domesticate a New Jersey Corporation to Florida Updated: June 24, 2024Reading Time: 10 Minutes Objectives: Domicile a New Jersey Corporation to Florida; Keep the same EIN and corporate identity; and Enjoy tax benefits provided to Florida residents. Entities: New Jersey Corporations Table …
Tips to Protect Your Business from Fraud
5 Business Fraud Prevention Tips You often hear stories about fraud against individuals, however, businesses are just as susceptible to fraud. A business constantly deals with customers, employees, and vendors. This leaves businesses more open to the possibility of being defrauded. When businesses are defrauded, …
How To Defend Your Business From Unemployment Claims In Florida
The best thing you can do to defend yourself from unemployment claims happens well before termination. To successfully depend against unemployment compensation claims, it is imperative to understand the unemployment compensation process and how to defend a claim for unemployment compensation. The Unemployment Compensation Process …
5 Advantages Of Hiring A Business Lawyer When Starting Your Company
When starting a business, you may encounter many anxious and excited emotions with the hope of running a smooth and successful business. Unfortunately, issues and uncertainties arise, and you need an attorney to protect yourself against liability and legal consequences. Having a good business lawyer …
Florida Small Businesses May Qualify for Post Disaster Loans
Post Disaster Loans for Florida Small Businesses UPDATED: September 15, 2017 With hurricane Irma perched upon Florida, there are many thoughts racing through the minds of those who may potentially be affected by the natural disaster. For Florida small business owners, one may be, how …
Florida Price Gouging Law: What Business Owners Need to Know
If the State of Florida has declared a state of emergency, then Florida Price Gouging Law may apply to your business. If your business provides an essential commodity, dwelling units, or self-storage facilities you cannot exceed the average price for the good or service in …
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