Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Enforcing A Business Contract
If you own your own business, you will likely need to draft a contract. The right contract will depend on various factors, such as state laws and the specifics of your situation. There are also considerations for enforcement, such as statutes of limitations. Running a business can be complicated, which is why you need… Read More »
Commercial Real Estate Transactions Holding Steady
There’s been so much talk about how badly commercial real estate has been affected by the pandemic. Companies are losing money on their investments so they want workers to return to the office. Sales are down dramatically. These are all things the media wants you to believe, but the truth is that commercial real… Read More »
Avoiding Contractor Fraud After A Hurricane
It’s currently hurricane season in Florida, which means homeowners in the Sunshine State are on high alert. While the season hasn’t been so bad yet, it’s been predicted that there could be 15 more storms before the season ends on November 30. If your home does get damaged, you’ll likely want to get it… Read More »
Why You Might Not Want To Franchise Your Business
In the past, franchising was primarily limited to fast food restaurants. That has changed in the past decade, though. Now it seems as though every business model can be replicated, from pet care to oil changes to retail to travel to pest control. As a business owner, though, you need to be aware that… Read More »
Job Search With A Non-Compete In Place
You may think you got the perfect job, until you find out that your company wants you to sign a non-compete agreement. A non-compete agreement is a legal document that prohibits someone from working for a competitor for a certain period of time after they stop working for a company. Many people are asked… Read More »
Commercial Real Estate Industry Dealing With Recession, Remote Work
The housing industry has gone out of control in the past few years, with homes selling for way above asking price in some areas. The commercial real estate market, however, hasn’t been doing as well. Commercial property sales have dropped 16% since last year as companies are wondering what to expect in the workforce… Read More »
How Non-Disclosure Agreements Work
There’s a lot of competition out there. No matter what type of business you have, there’s always someone looking to steal your ideas and make money off of them. That’s why many companies have non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in place for employees. Also known as confidentiality agreements, NDAs are legal documents that keep sensitive information… Read More »
Dealing With Business Expenses As A Startup
You may think you want to own a business, but do you really? It’s not an easy task. Businesses are a never-ending money pit and with the inflation we’ve been experiencing so far in 2022, saving money is more important than ever. But how do you keep your expenses under control in this economy?… Read More »
Comedian Lewis Black Files $10 Million Copyright Infringement Claim Against Pandora
When you think of copyright infringement, you may think of those who create art, written content, and music. And while designers, writers, and singers are typically the ones who get their works copied by others, they’re certainly not the only ones. Comedians can also get their performance copied by others. This was what allegedly… Read More »
How A Noncompete Agreement In The Healthcare Industry Cost $3 Million
Many companies use noncompete agreements to limit competition and ensure that proprietary information is kept safe. But do these documents really need to exist? A major noncompete agreement lawsuit settlement was made public, shedding some light on these controversial contracts. What happens is that one or both parties fail to read the fine print,… Read More »