business law in Florida

From residential leases to employment, contracts are an elementary aspect of business agreements. Once the parties involved in the agreement have signed the dotted line, they must abide by the terms and conditions established in…

When one of the parties of a contract fails to satisfy any due obligations under the agreement, the injured party may file a lawsuit. Depending on the case, the court may grant the plaintiff the…

Branding is one of the most important aspects of a successful business, allowing customers to distinguish your goods or services from competitors and let them know what to expect in terms of quality.  In this…

Famous trademarks are marks used in business that create an immediate connection in consumers’ minds with specific goods or services. For example, it is almost impossible not to associate the term Cola-Cola® with a dark-colored…

It is not rare to find family-owned companies or companies named after their founding member’s surnames. The history of entrepreneurship in the United States shows a long list of business names and brands associated with…

There are two options for trademark registration available to  Florida residents – it is possible to register at the state level with the Department of State or apply for a federal trademark with the United…

The closing of a real estate transaction is the moment when the buyer and the seller exchange the required documents, the keys, and the money paid for the property. Before the documents are signed, mortgage…

Signed into law in December 2020, the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) was part of a COVID-19 relief package. The Act was assessed by several authorities of the segment before its introduction to  US Congress, including…