Tag Archives: North Miami Business Lawyers
Self-Dealing and The Duty of Loyalty
If your business is registered as a corporation, one of the requirements is to have a board of directors. A board of directors is comprised of a group of people who oversee the activities of a company. The board of directors usually owes certain fiduciary duties to the company, such as the duty of… Read More »
Assignment Of Rents And Commercial Mortgages
Commercial mortgages can be subject to foreclosure when the borrower defaults on the mortgage, similar to residential properties. However, with commercial mortgages, the mortgage lender may include conditions in the loan agreement that may later be utilized to recoup the balance owed in the event of a default. One such condition is an assignment… Read More »
Copyrighted Works And Fair Use
Most businesses often have to use creative material from other people or businesses for advertising, presentations, and other uses related to their business. Using the entirety of a person’s original creative material could land a business in some legal trouble if it is done without permission from the creator or the person holding the… Read More »
Premises Liability Concerns For Florida Businesses
When you own a restaurant, hotel, or guest house, one of your risk management concerns should be premises liability. How much liability your business is exposed to as a result of an injury suffered by a guest could influence how much insurance your business secures, and can influence the policies and procedures you institute… Read More »
Legal Considerations When Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding has become a common way for people to solicit funds for various reasons, from paying student loans to buying real estate for commercial purposes. Because of its popularity and potential for raising a large amount of money, some small business owners consider crowdfunding as a way to raise operating capital. While this may… Read More »
Liability From Serving Alcohol
Running a restaurant or bar is not always easy, even for people with years of experience. There are multiple issues to juggle to ensure that your business stays afloat, the least of which is watching out for legal liability risks. One area of liability that may not be anticipated by some businesses seeking to… Read More »
Music Distribution And Copyright Licenses
Copyright law protects a person’s original creative work by giving the person different rights to control and allow others to use his work. These rights, for example the right of reproduction or the right to publicly display the copyrighted work, are sometimes referred to as a bundle of rights. A copyright owner can allow… Read More »
Keeping The Customer Happy
A small business’ relationship with its customers can sometimes make or break the small business. Word of mouth, internet reviews, and reports to a regulating board can positively or negatively affect a business tremendously today, and small businesses should be careful about preserving a good image. While the old saying “the customer is always… Read More »
Employer Liability For Employee Actions
One aspect of business ownership that is sometimes forgotten when a small business owner goes into business for himself is that the business can become legally responsible for some of the actions of his employees. This liability can potentially cost the business a lot of money later on depending on the employee’s actions, and… Read More »
Arbitration Clauses In Employment Contracts
Few people, least of all small business employers, enjoy going to court to resolve issues with others. In employment matters, small business employers often prefer to deal with matters in house, and avoid the expense and sometimes publicity of a trial. However, some matters cannot be handled in house, especially in situations where an… Read More »
