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Do I need a new Business Tax ID (EIN)?
What is an EIN? An EIN, or Employer Identification Number, is a federal tax identification number made up of unique nine-digit numbers that the Internal Revenue Service uses to identify and track the activities of a business. Think of it like a social security number...
Governing Documents for a Florida Corporation 101
Florida is a haven for entrepreneurs and small business owners eager to start new ventures. When a business owner chooses to form a Florida Corporation, it is important to know the governing documents that are required under Florida law. Below is a primer on the...
Online Terms and Conditions and Arbitration Policies – The “Gray Zone”
“I understand and agree to the Terms & Conditions, which include mandatory arbitration” – We’ve all seen this language. In-house counsel routinely use this language. But is it enforceable? According to a recent Ninth Circuit opinion, it depends…...
Florida Business Entity Formation Basics
Florida Business Formation Basics By Josh Roberts josh@joshrobertslaw.com I was recently featured as a guest on the “How to Business” vlog hosted by Frederick Weiss where we discussed “How to Legally Start a Business.” In addition to the video (which can be...
US, EU Agree “In Principle” to New Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Agreement
Local clients doing business in the EU have had a difficult time addressing privacy as of late, but that is [allegedly] all about to change. On Friday, March 25, 2022 the US and EU announced they have reached a new trans-Atlantic data flow agreement. Such...
What to Know about Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the most common type of bankruptcy filing, is a liquidation for a person or business. The petition (bankruptcy) filing asks the bankruptcy court to grant the debtor (person filing the bankruptcy) a discharge. The discharge is a...
Sole Member LLC Protection in Florida
A Florida limited liability company with only one member, or owner, is called a sole member liability company ("sole member LLC"). Before moving forward with the formation of a sole member, it is crucial to understand how the liability protections in...
Small Business: Negotiating a Commercial Lease Workout during a Pandemic
In the face of a novel pandemic and revenue dropping to next to nothing, many businesses need commercial lease workouts to avoid closing down operations for good. Some landlords will be more open to a workout than others. Here are...
What is Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy?
THE AUTOMATIC STAY PROTECTION START WHEN THE CASE IF FILED The automatic stay is a prohibitive injunction that prevents collection efforts by creditors after the filing of a bankruptcy case. In plain English, this stay legally prevents creditors from calling,...
Wind Up: Closing your Business
During tough times, many business owners decide to wind up their existing business to move onto other opportunities rather than keep operating a business at a loss. Some reasons for closing or winding up a business may include, but are not exclusive to, the following:...
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