Business Divorce Mediation Solutions April 24, 2020
If you are involved in a business endeavor that goes sour, a divorce may be inevitable. However, since there will be many complexities involved regarding assets, transfers of power, and possibly buyout clauses, it may be difficult to reach an understanding with everyone on your own. Rather than argue to…Read More
How to Protect Your Business Trade Secrets in a Business Split April 17, 2020
Are you about to split with a longtime business partner? You may be leaving the company or cutting them loose from the fold. You may be terminating the company in order to create a new one. In any case, you may have business trade secrets that you want to keep…Read More
Business Mediation When Selling Your Business April 10, 2020
When the time comes to sell your business, you may find yourself at odds with business partners or others who have a stake in the company. In most cases, this will involve such matters as who will be given controlling interest in the company, whether or not certain ideas or…Read More
How Our Tampa Business Attorneys Can Help You With Your Business Disputes April 3, 2020
The Law Office of Robert Eckard & Associates wants to make your business issues come together simply. One of the challenges that businesses often face is competition. Competition can lead to patent and license disputes. Patent and license disputes are expensive and can lead to market share problems if decided…Read More
Business Partnership Liability: What You Need to Know October 20, 2019
A general partnership is one of the most common types of small business, largely because it is so easy to set up. With a business partnership, you don’t have to worry about incorporation papers and other legal hurdles. However, you are trading these minor annoyances for something you might not…Read More
Vicarious Liability: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself October 10, 2019
Can you be held liable for something that you didn’t actually do yourself? The answer, surprisingly, is yes. If you are an employer or otherwise responsible for another person and that person does something illegal or negligent, you could be held liable alongside them. This is called vicarious liability, and…Read More
Can an Owner of an LLC Be Sued for the LLC’s Actions? September 20, 2019
If you are the owner of an LLC that has been accused of unlawful actions, you might be worried about your personal financial status. Although the owner of an LLC doesn’t have the same personal responsibility that one might have with a sole proprietorship, there are still some situations in…Read More
What are the Penalties for Trademark Infringement? September 10, 2019
Trademark infringement is one of the lesser talked about white collar crimes, in part because the penalties for trademark infringement are almost nonexistent in the legal world. Still, it is important to understand trademark law, your rights, and how misusing or adopting a registered trademark can affect you personally as…Read More
What Type of Attorney Do You Need? August 20, 2019
When you are facing any type of criminal charges, you should have an attorney working with you on your side to help you through the proceedings. While no lawyer can guarantee that you will not face consequences if you are proven guilty, working with an attorney gives you the best…Read More
What to Do If You Are Accused of Securities Fraud August 10, 2019
Securities fraud is a type of white collar crime that involves the world of investments, primarily stocks, bonds, contracts, and notes. Securities such as these are regulated on both the state and federal levels with a number of regulations that must be followed. When someone ignores these regulations and makes…Read More