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What to Know About Noncompete Agreements in Florida
Many companies use legal documents to protect themselves from the actions of employees. One such document is a noncompete agreement. Non-compete agreements serve as legal mechanisms to protect legitimate business interests, allowing businesses to secure their trade secrets and maintain strong relationships with specific customers. However, their enforceability must comply with both Florida law… Read More »
Disney Prevails in Lawsuit Surrounding Fake Merchandise
Disneyland and Disney World are some of the most popular attractions in the world. Combined, these parks bring in tens of billions of dollars in revenue every year. Disney is a powerful brand. You can bet that virtually everyone on the planet has heard of Mickey Mouse and company. You don’t mess with Disney…. Read More »
Business Partners Purchase 3 Businesses in 6 Years
Buying an already-established business can be difficult because you aren’t familiar with the company’s entire history. What is the environment like? Is the business profitable? On the other hand, an established business can be an easy purchase. You don’t have to build the business from the ground up. It already has revenue and customers,… Read More »
Best Ways to Implement AI Tools
We are now in the age of robots. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a while now. You might use Amazon Alexa to order products, tell you the time, give you weather conditions, or play games. Or maybe you use chatbots to assist you with customer service and online purchases. AI tools can… Read More »
The Beastie Boys Sue Chili’s for Using Song Without Permission
Musicians tend to be creative people. They create catchy songs and in many cases, even fun music videos to accompany them. Sometimes these works become very popular and receive critical acclaim and awards. In the 1980s, The Beastie Boys fought for their right to party. Forty years later, they are still fighting, but this… Read More »
Commercial Real Estate a Necessity for Florida Home Builders
Florida’s economy and population are steadily growing. With so many people living in and vacationing in the Sunshine State, there are many opportunities for growth. Investors and home builders would do well to invest in commercial real estate. However, getting into Florida’s commercial real estate is not easy. It requires a knowledge of economic… Read More »
Preventing Legal Issues for Your Business
Running a business is complicated. Whether you’re doing everything on your own or have employees helping, there’s a lot you need to know about proper business operations. There are so many laws regarding copyright infringement, company structure, licensing, and contracts. And if you have employees, you’ll also need to brush up on proper employee… Read More »
Florida Man Arrested for Swindling Couple of $8,200 in Concrete Work
When clients request construction work, they need to make sure they have contracts in place from licensed contractors. And it’s best to make sure the contract is done properly, and not handwritten. A Florida man committing to concrete construction work using a handwritten contract. He is now accused of swindling a couple out of… Read More »
Microsoft, Open AI Sued for Copyright Infringement
Artificial intelligence has been gaining traction in recent years. Technology companies are using a variety of materials to train chatbots and apps such as ChatGPT to become more human-like. As you can imagine, this is bringing about legal concerns. Training these apps and chatbots involves the use of copyrighted articles and already published stories…. Read More »
Alumni Band to Pay Earth Wind & Fire $750,000 for Copyright Infringement
Many popular bands and singers have tribute bands. These bands are known for playing the music of a well-known artist, drawing fans who desire to see their favorite music played live in concert. However, there is often a fine line between acting as a tribute band and illegally infringing on the band’s work. This… Read More »