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The Role of Corporate Lawyers in Startups: What Founders Need to Know

The Role of Corporate Lawyers in Startups: What Founders Need to Know

Starting a new business is an exciting venture filled with vision, creativity, and potential. It is also a process that requires meticulous legal planning to avoid costly mistakes and set a strong foundation for growth. Entrepreneurs often focus on product development, funding, and branding, but tend to overlook the equally important issues of legal structure […]

What Are the Benefits of a Trademark Registration?

What Are the Benefits of a Trademark Registration?

Understanding Trademarks and Their Importance A trademark is a distinctive sign, such as a word, phrase, symbol, or design, that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services of one party from those of others. Registering your trademark provides legal protection and exclusive rights to use the mark in connection with your products or […]

How Does Florida’s Drug-Free Workplace Act Affect My Business?

How Does Florida's Drug-Free Workplace Act Affect My Business?

How Does Florida’s Drug-Free Workplace Act Affect My Business? Florida’s Drug-Free Workplace Act offers employers a clear incentive: establish and maintain a compliant drug-free workplace program, and you may receive a discount on your workers’ compensation insurance premium. For business owners, that means the law isn’t just about safety and risk mitigation—it’s also about reducing […]

What Business Structure Should I Select?

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?

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

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

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

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

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 […]