Key Takeaways There are generally two ways to buy a business: an asset purchase, where you buy specific assets and leave the rest behind, or an equity purchase, where you buy ownership of the company, including the debts and liabilities that remain with it. In an asset purchase, the buyer chooses which assets to take,...
Key Takeaways 43% of small businesses have been threatened with, or engaged in, litigation, according to a U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform study cited by The Hartford. Small businesses earning $10 million or less in annual revenue account for just 20% of commercial revenues, but they bear 48% of commercial tort costs, per Institute...
Key Takeaways Florida generally requires an LLC to disclose several addresses on Sunbiz, but not every field requires a home address. A registered agent must have a physical Florida street address. A commercial registered agent service can keep a home address out of this field. The principal office address must be a real business location....
Key Takeaways A Michigan jury awarded cannabis grower Hello Farms $31.8 million for breach of contract. The Sixth Circuit reversed it in September 2026. The contract was voided because performing it required violating the federal Controlled Substances Act, not because the parties failed to form an agreement. Marijuana’s 2026 move to Schedule III did not...
Finding the right lawyer in Orlando can feel difficult when you are already dealing with a business issue, dispute, contract concern, real estate matter, or any other legal problem. While it might be tempting to hire the first lawyer who appears online, this is usually a big mistake. Before signing any engagement agreement, it’s important...
Florida business owners sometimes use LLCs to separate business operations, high-risk assets, real estate, vehicles, equipment, intellectual property, or different business lines. These arrangements are often called holding structures or asset-holding structures. The basic idea is simple: one company may run the business, while another company owns certain assets. In some situations, multiple LLCs may...
Affiliate marketing and influencer marketing often overlap, but the agreements behind them are not the same. A Florida business may use affiliates to drive trackable sales or leads, while influencers are often hired to create content, promote a brand, or reach a specific audience. The difference matters because payment terms, disclosure requirements, content ownership, brand...
Affiliate marketing can help a Florida business reach new customers through publishers, influencers, bloggers, creators, referral partners, and other third-party marketers. But when someone is paid to promote a business, product, or service, the relationship can create legal, financial, and brand risks. A written affiliate marketing agreement can help define how the relationship works. It...
Startups often need outside capital before they have the revenue, operating history, or scale needed for a traditional public offering. A private placement can provide a way to raise money from selected investors without registering the offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), if the startup satisfies the requirements of an available exemption. For...
Buying a Florida business involves more than agreeing on a purchase price. Before closing, a buyer should understand what it is acquiring, what liabilities may follow the deal, and whether the seller has the authority and ability to transfer the business assets or equity as promised. Due diligence is the process used to test those...
Businesses raising private capital often rely on Regulation D, especially Rule 506(b) or Rule 506(c). Both exemptions allow issuers to raise an unlimited amount of money without registering the securities offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), but they work very differently. For Florida companies, the choice between Rule 506(b) and Rule 506(c) often...
Franchise owner income in Orlando can vary widely. Some owners earn a modest income while they build the business. Others operate mature or multi-unit franchises that generate significantly more. Some owners earn little or nothing in the early years, especially when startup costs, rent, debt payments, payroll, royalties, and required reinvestment are high. Lastly, income...
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