The FTC Non-Compete Ban: What Florida Business Owners Need to Know Now (December 2024 Update)
Updated: December 9, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) attempt to ban most non-compete agreements nationwide has entered a critical phase of legal uncertainty. As of December 9, 2024, the rule’s implementation remains blocked by federal court challenges, leaving Florida businesses navigating between existing state …
Legal Alert: State of Florida Reduces Sales Tax Rate for Commercial Rental Properties
Florida State Sales Tax Rate for Real Property Slashed Down to 2% In a move welcomed by many business owners, the State of Florida is lowering the sales tax rate for commercial rental properties down from 4.5% to 2% effective June 1, 2024. This change …
LEGAL ALERT: FTC Announces Final Rule That Will Ban Non-Compete Clauses in Florida
The End of Non Compete Clauses as We Know Them? Important Information for Florida Business Owners Updated: April 29, 2024 A Final Rule issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has essentially made non compete agreements and clauses null and void. In a major shift …
5 Legal Pitfalls to Avoid When Hiring New Employees
5 Legal Pitfalls to Avoid When Hiring New Employees As a business owner, you know there is more to hiring an employee than posting a job description and interviewing candidates. There are a lot of things that go on behind the scenes, and it can …
When Photographers Need a Photo Release
When Photographers Need a Photo Release: Photography Law and Rights It is easier now than ever before to take a picture anytime, anywhere, and of anyone. Thanks to the invention of smartphones it is just as easy to take the picture you took and post …