Business Law
What is an Accidental Franchise?
Failure to follow the formalities required under state law and by the FTC might unintentionally create a franchise agreement.
Eric Gros-Dubois February 14, 2019
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Franchise Law
So You Want to SELL a Franchise?
While the sales process time consuming and varies significantly from franchise to franchise, you should generally consider the following steps when selling your franchise.
Eric Gros-Dubois February 11, 2019
Franchise Law
So You Want to BUY a Franchise?
Buying a franchise offers are variety of benefits, such as instant name recognition and a customer pool that is already familiar with and attracted to your products or services.
Eric Gros-Dubois February 11, 2019
Homestead Exemption
Will you lose your Homestead if you go to Jail?
Florida provides homeowners who make their Florida home their principal place of residence with a tax exemption. This exemption is called the Homestead Exemption and has different benefits. The exemption allows homeowners to exempt $25,000 (or $50,000 for married couples) from the taxable value of their home.
Eric Gros-Dubois February 4, 2019
Business Law
What is a Promissory note?
We’ve all heard the old story of two friends sitting at a bar and one agrees to loan the other money. They write out an agreement on a napkin for the loan and believe it or not, if the writing on the napkin includes the required terms, it can be a binding promissory note and enforceable in court.
Eric Gros-Dubois January 18, 2019
Franchise Law
So You Want to START a Franchise?
If you own a successful business that is unique to you and are interested in expanding, franchising could be a great way to do just that.
Eric Gros-Dubois January 17, 2019
Business Law
What are some of the Benefits of Having a Shell Company?
A shell company can be created when shareholders of a private company purchase control of the public shell company and then merge it with the private company. The publicly traded corporation is called a “shell” since all that exists of the original company is its organizational structure. The private company shareholders receive a substantial majority of the shares of the public company and control of its board of directors.
Oscar Gomez January 16, 2019
What are the new procedures after the “OVDP” was terminated?
On September 28, 2018, the IRS officially terminated the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (“OVDP”). The OVDP has been in existence
Eric Gros-Dubois January 8, 2019
Estate Planning
Do I Need a Trust Amendment or a Trust Restatement?
Generally, it is recommended that your estate planning documents, including your revocable trust, are reviewed at least once a year. This is especially important if you have experienced any significant life changes.
Elizabeth Fernandez January 7, 2019
Business Law
What is the Florida Construction Industry Recovery Fund?
Where has all my money gone? If you have ever found yourself asking this question when working with a contractor or construction company, and the project seems to always be going over budget, then you may be entitled to recover from the Florida Construction Industry Recovery Fund. However, there are a few qualifications you must meet before recovering.
Eric Gros-Dubois January 5, 2019
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