The Essential Role of a Business Lawyer for Entrepreneurs: Understanding Intellectual Property and Business Law
Starting a business is an exhilarating venture filled with hopes, dreams, and endless potential. However, with all the excitement comes a myriad of legal challenges that can threaten the success of your entrepreneurial journey. This is where the invaluable support of a business lawyer becomes essential. Specifically, a team well-versed in Intellectual Property (IP) and […]
What Business Structure Should I Select?
This is one of the questions we get most often from small business owners and prospective entrepreneurs. The best choice depends on several factors, including liability protection, taxation, ownership structure, and the long-term goals of the business. For many small business owners, an LLC will provide the best balance between liability protection, tax treatment, and […]
Do I Need An Employee Handbook?
For Florida employers, having an employee handbook is not a legal requirement, but it remains one of the most effective tools for managing workplace policies, ensuring consistency, and mitigating legal risks. A well-drafted handbook provides clear guidelines for employees and protects businesses from potential liability. The Employment and Labor Law team at Cobb Cole which includes Douglas […]
Navigating the Landscape: 5 Practice Areas to Consider When Purchasing Commercial Property
Investing in commercial property is a substantial commitment that requires careful consideration of various factors. To make well-informed choices, it is crucial to examine different legal practice areas that may affect your investment and operations. At Cobb Cole, a team of 23 attorneys across 13 distinct practice areas collaborate to address challenges, develop proactive strategies, […]
How to Effectively Complete an Employee Performance Review
Performance and discipline reviews help businesses maintain productive workplaces, but they can also be a potential source of legal trouble when incorrectly handled. By following a structured and legally sound approach, you can ensure your company’s employee reviews are productive and defensible. Cobb Cole’s employment and labor law attorneys defend employers’ rights in employment disputes, […]
Contract Interference Claims and Your Construction Business
An architect is hired to design a new office building for a property developer and demands total control over the project. The developer hires an experienced general contractor who wants shared authority. The architect then falsely accuses the contractor of poor performance, and the developer subsequently terminates the GC. Or a contractor intentionally persuades a […]
Preparing for Business Litigation: The Info You Need
Business disputes are a common reality that can jeopardize your company’s operations and relationships. While attempting to directly negotiate with the other party might seem possible initially, if the threat of litigation seems likely, it’s crucial to engage a qualified business law attorney from the start. Their extensive knowledge of nuanced legal interpretations and insights […]
Dissolving a Business as Painlessly as Possible: What You Need to Know
Most multi-owner businesses start with a shared vision, passion, and aspirations for success. However, despite everyone’s best intentions, not all business ventures are destined to thrive or survive. Conflicting goals, shifting priorities, and different management styles can slowly strain and erode a collaboration. External factors, like market shifts and financial constraints, may come into play as […]
Necessary Steps Your Business Can Take to Defend Against a Construction Defect Claim
Recent changes to Florida’s statutes regarding construction defect claims affect how property owners can file claims. Effective April 13, 2023, but not scheduled to take effect until July 1, 2024, these changes should be reviewed by all property owners to understand their scope and how they might affect the possibility of a claim. We’ve compiled […]
Ways You Can Reduce The Risk Of Liability Lawsuits Against Your Business
Regardless of how carefully your business tries to avoid a lawsuit, it will almost inevitably face at least one in its lifetime. Cobb Cole’s Business Law attorneys specialize in Business Litigation matters, including liability lawsuits. They’ll help you navigate the legal process, provide expert counsel on your rights and options, and develop a defense strategy […]
