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Owning your own business can be rewarding, but it can also be stressful when you find yourself facing a business dispute.

When starting your own business, one of the most critical decisions is where your business will be located.

At some point, just about every business arrives at a point where a transition is about to take place.

Although not a requirement under Florida law, many layoffs involve severance packages and agreements.

There are many aspects of a business that company owners need to stay on top of. One of these areas is employment law.

Many people who decide to start their own business consider purchasing a franchise instead of striking out entirely solo.

If you have decided to start your own business, congratulations! There are a number of important issues you will need to decide. One of the most important decisions you will need to make is what type of corporate structure your company will be. One of the most common structures Florida small business owners choose is a limited liability company, also referred to as an LLC. The following is a brief overview of some of the benefits of choosing an LLC for your business. For more detailed information regarding your company, contact The Elliot Legal Group, P.A..

One of the most jarring “shots fired” warnings that a business can receive is a cease and desist letter. These communications are usually a demand that a company stops doing something and if the company fails to stop, the sender of the letter threatens legal action.

The Federal Trade Commission recently announced its proposal for a new rule that would ban employers from obtaining non-compete agreements from their employees, something the commission referred to as “a widespread and often exploitative practice that suppresses wages, hampers innovation, and blocks entrepreneurs from starting new businesses.” According to the announcement, prohibiting these agreements would expand employment opportunities by approximately 30 million people and increase salaries by almost $300 billion annually.