From time to time, employers will ask their attorney about whether to require employees to enter arbitration agreements, so that any employment dispute will be resolved by an arbitrator rather…More
Pay Disparity and the Time's Up Movement The pay disparity between men and women has garnered wide-spread media attention in recent months with Hollywood’s Time’s Up movement in which actresses and…More
In this video blog, experienced trial lawyer Blake Paul provides tips for family businesses and other closely held companies to avoid litigation when changes occur in who is working for…More
One of the most hotly contested issues in many divorces is the value of one spouse’s business – and how much of that value should be divided between the spouses…More
When it comes to unsecured loans, the one word that will strike fear into a bank or other creditor’s heart is “bankruptcy.” Based on any bank or credit union’s experiences…More
A recent case out the Northern District of Florida presents a cautionary tale for employers who believe their obligation to provide employees with job-protected leave from work due to a…More
If you’ve seen the recent flick “The Internship” then you have a taste of the highly competitive, post-college, job market facing around 17% of college graduates who are considered “underemployed.”…More
If you deal in farm products and are looking for a more level playing field between agribusiness and the banks, here’s a small, but bright spot to consider. If, on…More
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners has mandated an organizational review of the Central Florida Development Council of Polk County, which currently consists of two entities; a county department…More
Since the IRS first allowed limited liability companies to be taxed as partnerships in 1988, business lawyers and their clients have marveled at the planning flexibility allowed by these entities.…More
When clients are acquiring a business, whether it be through a merger, asset purchase or stock acquisition, their due diligence process is the key to a successful transaction. Because such…More