Common Shareholder Disputes in Florida

Despite all your good-faith efforts to avoid a dispute between yourself and other shareholders, disputes still pop up from time-to-time. Shareholder disputes often stem from the power imbalance between majority and minority shareholders (those who collectively hold less than 50 percent of the company), violations of the shareholder agreement, and general clashes between shareholders over the direction of the company.

An Overview of the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act

Limited liability corporations (LLCs) were and remain an attractive option for those with entrepreneurial ideas who want to start a business. The process of starting an LLC is not as time- and money-intensive as corporations, and it features pass-through taxation. In 2014, the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act (FRLLCA) went into effect, and on … Read more

Is a single member LLC a good idea?

A single member Limited liability company (LLC) is a business entity that offers both liability protection and tax benefits. However, a LLC involves a cost to properly establish and paperwork that is not required with a sole proprietorship. This may lead one to ask—is the single member LLC a good idea? From a business lawyer’s … Read more

Basic Elements of a Business Contract

A business contract is a written agreement that explains a transaction between one or more parties. Business contracts vary widely depending on the nature of the transaction and businesses involved. Unfortunately, business owners often underestimate the importance of the contracts they sign until something goes wrong. As a result, every business owner should be familiar … Read more

How to Remove a Business Partner

A business partnership is often formed because the combination of skillsets amongst multiple people makes the business better. Sometimes, the relationship of the partners worsens to the point of no return. Some businesses choose to close operations so the partners all go their separate ways. But what happens when one or more partners want to … Read more