Is an Oral Agreement Legally Binding?
Wednesday, October 26
It is true that certain agreements must be in writing to be enforceable. The statute of frauds requires that the following types of agreements be in writing: those involving real property, marriage, performance over one year, or the sale of goods over $500. If an oral agreement does not fall with...
Legal Guide to Protect Your Trademarks
Thursday, October 20
Small business owners invest time, money and sweat equity into building their businesses, creating intellectual property that needs protection along the way. Here are some tips for small business owners to protect their trademarks: Use a watch service. A watch service regularly monitors the activ...
Why You Need an Operating Agreement for Your Florida LLC
Wednesday, October 19
Like most states, Florida has a default provision that — in the absence of an operating agreement created by a limited liability company (LLC) — will dictate how that LLC will be managed. LLC owners who are unaware of Florida’s default provision — or choose to ignore it — could be making a big mi...
Five Things to Look Out for in Any Restaurant Purchase
Tuesday, October 18
But don’t let the allure of being a restaurateur distract you from the risks and challenges that come with acquiring any business. It is not uncommon for new restaurant owners to be hit with legal problems and liabilities long after the deal has closed. No matter what kind of restaurant you aspir...
How to Protect Your IP with a Non-Disclosure Agreement
Monday, October 17
The employment landscape has changed over the last few years and many small and mid-size companies today operate with outside help – contractors or freelancers who perform important tasks but who are not full time employees on your payroll, or even third party companies who consult on a new produ...
Common U.S. Immigration Options for Entrepreneurs and Foreign Investor
Sunday, October 16
Temporary Work VisasL-1A Intracompany Transferee — To qualify, you must have been employed by a non-U.S. company for at least one continuous year out of the past three years. The U.S. company where you will be working must be either the parent company, branch, subsidiary, affiliate or joint ventu...