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What Are Florida's Business Laws I Need to Know as a Business Owner

What Are Florida’s Business Laws I Need to Know as a Business Owner?

By Sean Lopez / October 6, 2025

A Florida business law attorney can help protect your company from the serious consequences of missed compliance deadlines. Florida may administratively dissolve a business if its annual report is not filed, even though the filing process online usually takes only a few minutes. When a company loses its good standing, it also loses key legal…

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What Should Be Included in a Business Contract in Florida?

By Sean Lopez / September 30, 2025

A well-prepared business contract in Florida should include the names of the parties, clear terms and conditions, payment schedules, deadlines, and dispute resolution clauses. These details reduce uncertainty and make the agreement enforceable under Florida law. Despite careful drafting, disputes can still sometimes arise between the parties. Common causes include missed payments, failure to deliver…

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Can I Require Employees to Sign a Non-Compete in Florida?

By Sean Lopez / April 20, 2025

Florida has a reputation for its business-friendly environment, but the state has its own set of rules regarding non-compete agreements. If you are a business owner or entrepreneur wondering whether you can require your employees to sign a non-compete agreement, the answer is not a simple one. Florida law places certain restrictions on the enforceability…

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How Do I Protect My Business From Fraud?

By Sean Lopez / April 10, 2025

Protecting your business from fraud is a common concern for entrepreneurs and business owners. It can be challenging to handle the complicated world of financial transactions and safeguard your company from potential fraudulent activities. The fear of falling victim to fraud is overwhelming and may leave you feeling vulnerable and uncertain about your business’s future.…

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How to Reduce Liability Risks for Your Business in Florida

By Sean Lopez / April 5, 2025

Running a business in Florida comes with its fair share of risks, and one of the biggest challenges for business owners is managing and reducing liability risks. Taking proactive steps and seeking legal guidance can protect your business from potential lawsuits and minimize liability exposure. Your business may face legal threats on several fronts. Specifically,…

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Small Business Law

By rankings / January 20, 2025

The legalities of running a small business, from formation to compliance, contracts to disputes, can affect the success of your venture. That is why you need an experienced attorney to guide you through the legal landscape and protect your business at every turn. When you hire a business attorney who also deals with small business…

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What Services Am I Legally Permitted To Offer As An Esthetician in Florida?

By Sean Lopez / August 14, 2022

Estheticians in Florida are required to know what services they are legally allowed to offer. Staying compliant with Florida law is important if you want to be allowed to continue to work in the esthetician field. There are updates to the services that are allowed from time to time as well, which is one of…

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Business Interruption Insurance: What is it and does it cover the coronavirus?

By Sean Lopez / April 9, 2020

Business interruption insurance is insurance coverage which is purchased by a company in case of a disaster which prevents that business from operating as it usually would, under ideal conditions. If a company is forced to shut down because of certain perils, this insurance will kick in and cover that company so that they are…

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Everything You Need To Know About Emotional Support Animals

By Sean Lopez / March 26, 2020

It is becoming more and more common in today’s society to see people using animals for emotional support in a formalist, legal manner. It’s honestly a necessary evolution of the law due to the fact that landlords, homeowner’s associations and condominiums become stricter and stricter about the pets that they will allow their tenants –…

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Vicarious Liability in Florida – Employer Liability For Employee Torts

By Sean Lopez / March 26, 2020

If you are a business owner, or an employee of a business, these issues could impact you very differently. Most of us are either on one side of this equation or the other. Regardless of which side you’re on, the concept of vicarious liability is worth understanding. What is Vicarious Liability? Florida law dictates that…

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