The threat of legal action against a company represents the possibility of financial loss, legal complications and more. When facing the threat of a lawsuit, a Florida business would be wise to take the appropriate course of action to confront the accusations brought...
Contracts: a look at breaches and remedies
Businesses often enter into contractual agreements with vendors or partners to provide certain services. Much of the time, these services are carried out according to plan. Other times, however, there may be issues that arise. When do such issues constitute a breach...
Famous golfer accused of breach of contract
Golfing icon Jack Nicklaus is facing accusations of failing to meet the terms of a contract he had with a company. Nicklaus Companies, a company that also oversees Golf Magazine and an online portal, says that Mr. Nicklaus violated an agreement he had with the...
Appropriate damages for a breach of contract
Business contracts exist for the purpose of protecting the interests of each party involved. For example, a contract outlines the responsibilities and expectations between a service provider and the customer, or two Florida businesses that will work together for...
How often should a company update their cybersecurity protocols?
No matter the size, age or scope of the business, an organization likely relies on the security of its trade secrets and intellectual property to maintain a competitive edge and healthy growth potential. Historically, this has largely depended on the presence of...
Apple involved in case involving trade secrets
Some of a Florida company’s most valuable property may not be physical assets. In many cases, particularly in the tech industry, some of the most important assets owned by a company are trade secrets. When these assets end up in the wrong hands, it can lead to a theft...
The most effective ways for a business to protect trade secrets
Trade secrets are some of the most important and beneficial tools available to a Florida business. It is critical for companies to protect this type of information as much as possible as these are things, such as critical processes and client lists, that give a...
Signs that your business contract could lead to a dispute
Business contracts are some of the most valuable tools available to Florida businesses of all types and sizes. A good contract can serve as the foundation of a prosperous and beneficial relationship between your business and a vendor, employee, client or other third...
Company seeks damages over compromise of trade secrets
A Florida business has the right to seek the full protection of its closely held assets, even intangible assets. Trade secrets are some of the most valuable property owned by a company, and any business is entitled to the pursuit of recovery in the event an employee...
What is the definition of a trade secret?
A business has the right to take definitive steps to protect its interests and specific things that provide the company a competitive advantage. One of these things is a trade secret, which includes different types of intellectual property that distinguish a Florida...
