Tampa Business Litigation Blog

Attorneys generally are not bound by confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions in their clients' settlement agreements.

Clients don't just want solutions, they want to be heard and understood.

A business can't interfere with its own contractual and business relationships

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Losing your job can be a difficult and traumatic experience; however, severance payments can soften the blow. If you are about to get laid off and want to make the most of your severance package, there are certain things you need to know. What is a severance package? A severance package is a lump...

There is more than one way to resolve a business dispute. You might consider taking the matter to court, but a full-blown trial can quickly drain time and money. Accordingly, many litigation-wary business leaders turn to mediation to find a more efficient means of resolving disagreements with bus...

Non-compete agreements are slightly controversial. In some jurisdictions, it's hard to even enforce them. That's not the case in Florida, where non-competes are seen as a way to level the playing field in the business world. Because of non-competes, entrepreneurs who spend time and money training...

In any relationship, you are bound to have disagreements and disputes. This is especially true when it comes to business partnerships. It is very common for two business partners to butt heads concerning important decisions about their business, so here are a few ways to handle business partnersh...

Understanding the intricacies of non-compete agreements is the first step in deciding whether to use them for business purposes in Florida. This is a simple breakdown of these agreements' principle aspects and how using them has advantages and disadvantages. Non-compete agreements Non-compete agr...

Running a business in Florida can be stressful on its own, but add an opposing voice, and it can make day-to-day operations almost impossible. However, it doesn't have to be that way. If the right actions are taken by both partners, the chances and the severity of disputes dramatically decrease. ...

While mediation is commonly used in divorce cases, an increasing number of employers in Florida are using mediation to resolve workplace issues. Mediation involves hiring a neutral third party to help two parties talk about their issues and come to an agreement. When done successfully, mediation ...

According to a civil complaint filed in Florida, two wrestling stars have filed a lawsuit against their former business partner for allegedly breaching a business contract. The complaint was filed in Orange County by EC3 and Braun Strowman, alleging breach of contract, theft and fraud against the...

Tesla recently accused Rivan, a manufacturer of electric trucks, of stealing employees and trade secrets. How a trade secret is defined and protected by law varies from state to state. In Florida, trade secrets are protected by the Florida Trade Secrets Act. Tesla maintains that Rivan, a new star...

There are a variety of scenarios in which allegations of unfair treatment may arise in a workplace setting. Discrimination continues to be a hotly-contested topic that can affect the futures of both employees and employers alike. Upon encountering allegations of workplace discrimination, individu...

There may be a multitude of companies in Florida and elsewhere who have entered into an agreement to be the exclusive provider of another entity's products and services. While such an arrangement may have the potential to prove fruitful for both parties, it could also run the risk of leading to i...

When you first started your job, you may have not thought twice about signing a non-compete agreement. You may have thought that you would stay at the same company for the duration of your career, or you may not have even fully understood what you signed. Nonetheless, signing that contract may be...

The sudden termination of a business arrangement can have a substantial impact on each of the parties involved. Companies in Florida that experience a similar scenario could suffer a variety of potential consequences, such as damages to reputation and loss of financial opportunities. Legacy Fight...

Many companies in Florida and elsewhere may require new employees to sign a variety of agreements upon offering them a position of employment. These agreements may provide certain protections to both the employer and employee alike and there can be consequences to failing to uphold the terms of s...

The presence of conflict in a business relationship could create a rift between the parties involved and there may be a variety of potential consequences to such a situation. Individuals in Florida who engage in disputes with a business associate may have several options to consider as they prepa...

Maintaining a healthy workplace environment free of unfair and unjust treatment is a goal for both employers and employees in Florida and across the nation. Unfortunately, allegations of workplace discrimination continue to be a major concern and the outcome of an investigation into similar claim...

When you first started your Florida business, you wanted it to become a success. You knew that you would have to gain the trust of investors, employees, clients and customers in order to reach that success. Fortunately, over the years, you have been able to ensure that your company has a standup ...

Business contracts can include terms that cover a multitude of factors, some of which could be intended to provide protection against actions that could otherwise prove harmful to a company. When individuals in Florida feel that the actions of another party violated the terms of such an agreement...

A business contract between two or more parties in Florida and across the nation could include terms that cover a multitude of factors and scenarios. Due to the complex nature of similar types of arrangements, any disputes that stem from such contracts can be highly debatable matters. A restauran...

When companies in Florida or elsewhere hire another company to provide any type of service, they expect the other party to adhere to the terms of the business contract. Should either party feel the actions of the other company are in violation of the agreement, intense legal disputes may ensue. A...

A business contract between two or more parties in Florida and elsewhere may include terms that depict how to handle a variety of potential future scenarios. One such provision could pertain to a buyout agreement should one party wish to end the arrangement prior to the agreed upon date, and shou...