Information is the lifeblood of a company’s board of directors; how it flows between the board and management is critical to the proper functioning of both.
Be careful what you say: Florida’s unsettled defamation law
Have you ever questioned whether something you were told or overheard about a business partner, employee, or competitor was actually true? Has someone ever made false statements of fact regarding you or your business?
Estate planning 101
Do you own or have an interest in a family business? A comprehensive business succession plan should document, among other things, the terms of future business ownership, management roles, investment strategies, and exit plans for heirs unwilling or unable to continue the business.
Business owners: Don’t let your trade secrets walk out the door
Patents and trademarks are just not enough to protect a company’s intellectual property. Gunster attorney David Bates identifies how implementing particular procedures can help entrepreneurs protect their company’s confidential information.
Can the new Florida Microfinance Act help my small business?
On April 2, designated loan administrators began accepting applications for participation in the microfinance lending program.
SEC puts employee confidentiality agreements on notice
The government’s decision to attack a relatively standard agreement could have far-reaching effects on employer confidentiality provisions.
Can environmental consultants be sued for the work they do?
Several legal cases have allowed third parties to seek damages from consultants for their activities in ways that are often surprising.
Let’s talk cyberinsurance
High-profile company data breaches are driving CEOs to consider cyberinsurance. Here’s what you need to know to protect your business.
Can crowdfunding help marketplace lending?
Lending Club has been the leader in this field and its December 2014 IPO highlighted the importance of this new lending alternative.
Florida LLCs: Are you ready for 2015?
Gunster attorney Stacie Townsend writes about the most significant changes affecting business owners and executives as a part of the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act in today’s Daily Business Review.