Without an appropriate signed agreement between the business owner and developer, many costly problems could arise surrounding intellectual property rights, confidentiality and project deliverables, among other things.
What can I do about a former employee who is subject to a nonsolicitation agreement but appears to be recruiting former co-workers via social media?
Business owners are beginning to question the motive behind social media posts – including friend requests – and could try to stop the new hire or even sue the former employee.
Q&A with Gordon L. Gillette, president of Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas at TECO Energy
Natural gas is domestically produced and abundant in the United States. Additionally, natural gas is currently approximately $1.00 to $1.50 less expensive than gasoline and diesel, per equivalent gallon. With that price spread, owners and operators of vehicles are quickly realizing the strong business case for powering their fleets with natural gas.
Why small business owners should consider legal, tax issues from the get-go
Because small businesses aim to become big businesses, there are a number of important legal and tax issues to consider when forming your business.
5-year fuel tax reprieve coming for natural gas
Beginning in 2014, a new law aims to begin driving business and consumers toward embracing the cost-efficiency of natural gas motor fuel.
2 Supreme Court decisions give employers an edge
Two recent U.S. Supreme Court opinions are good news for employers. One involved a claim of retaliation and the other revolved around alleged harassment by a co-worker.
Rare U.S. Senate compromise preserves filibuster, approves presidential appointees
The U.S. Senate is a special institution where you don’t have a simple majority rule, George LeMieux, former U.S. Senator and current chair of Gunster law firm, tells the host of “Issues,” on WPBT2, a PBS station in South Florida.
What criteria must I meet to legally hire an unpaid intern?
Notably, and perhaps surprising to many employers, an unpaid internship must benefit the intern – not the business.
Proceed with caution: Affordable Care Act’s 1-year ‘pay or play’ compliance reprieve
Although applicable large employers will not be assessed a penalty in 2014, they should use the transitional period wisely and plan for compliance in 2015. The delay in enforcement does not alter any other ACA deadlines or rules and does not signal a potential repeal of the ACA.
Don’t put your company at risk for a photo
Without proper permission, your business could pay a hefty price if it’s caught using an image that was snagged via Google images, Twitter or the like. Despite the virtual plethora of image options online, you’ll want to be sure your company is not violating copyright infringement laws.