A Course Correction in Noncompete Policy In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made national headlines when it voted to adopt a rule banning most noncompete agreements nationwide. The move sought to reshape employer-employee relationships in a way that would expand worker mobility and challenge traditional business protections. By […]
Florida has positioned itself at the center of a national debate over food technology and agricultural policy with the passage of Senate Bill 1084 (SB 1084), which bans the manufacture and sale of lab-grown or cultivated meat in the state. While hailed by some as a win for traditional ranchers […]
Florida regulates alcoholic beverages under a framework that dates back to the Prohibition Era. The system is built on a three-tier model where manufacturers can only sell to distributors, distributors serve as middlemen to retailers, and retailers may only purchase from distributors. While this system was designed to limit access […]
When you receive notice that an administrative complaint, notice to show cause, or other charging document has been filed against your license, your first instinct may not be to reach out to your customers. After all, telling your customers that your livelihood is at risk can feel counterintuitive. But in […]
For many small and mid sized business owners, the promise of automation, artificial intelligence, and passive income can seem like the next logical step in scaling operations or diversifying revenue. Unfortunately, these aspirations are increasingly targeted by bad actors offering fraudulent “AI powered” business opportunities. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) […]
Expulsion in Operating or Shareholders’ Agreements requires clear procedures, triggers, decision-makers, fair repurchase prices, payment terms, and careful consideration of withholding circumstances to ensure fairness and productivity.
The P.A., or P.L.L.C. is a corporate structure specifically designed for various licensed professionals who wish to hang their shingle and start their own practice. Fla. Stat. Ch. 621, also known as the Professional Service Corporation and Limited Liability Company Act proscribes certain benefits to those corporations and its members […]
Corporations that want to make a profit and, at the same time, act in a socially conscious manner can incorporate as Social Purpose Corporations (“SP Corp.”) or Benefit Corporations (“B Corp.”) under Florida law. This type of structure can help steer and maintain the corporation’s goals, help with branding, and […]
Florida Law requires that any new company wishing to incorporate in the state of Florida file articles of incorporation with the Florida Department of State. The articles of incorporation is the document that establishes the formation of the company. If you are forming a new company seeking to incorporate in […]
For many companies, the award of a single public contract can help cement long-lasting relationships that may result in years of continuing business. Therefore, it is important for companies of all sizes to know and understand the requirements and bidding process in Florida when bidding on a public procurement contract. […]