Unexpected Breach of Contracts

An unexpected breach of contract can happen for various reasons, not the least of which include missed deadlines, unforeseen complications, bad operational assumptions, new external problems like surprise regulations or lawsuits, or plain bad performance on the part of one or more of the contractors. However, what makes the difference in minor issues versus big […]

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How To Prevent a Breach of Contract

A contract is a written or spoken agreement that governs a transaction or relationship between two or more parties. The terms stipulated within this agreement are meant to be adhered to by all parties involved. Unfortunately, there are certain instances wherein one of the parties breaks these terms, putting the others at a disadvantage. In […]

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Shareholder Disputes: Difference in Compensation and Contribution 

There are many causes of shareholder disputes. Someone may breach the shareholder agreement or simply disagree with the company’s direction. The minority shareholders may feel disrespected. Fiduciary duties may get mishandled. However, one significant cause of conflict between shareholders is the difference in compensation and contribution. This problem typically arises among employee shareholders who feel […]

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Robert D. Eckard Selected as 2022 Legal Elite

July 22, 2022 | Current Events

Robert D. Eckard Selected as 2022 Legal Elite   Top 1.4% of Florida lawyers selectedLess than 2% of active Florida Bar members practicing in Florida appear among the exclusive Florida Legal Elite. Eckard, Robert David • Law Office of Robert Eckard & Associates • Palm Harbor • Commercial Litigation† https://www.floridatrend.com/legal-elite  

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Non-Compete Agreement: Protecting Trade Secrets and Confidential Information in Florida

Since your employees know your business, a Non-Compete Agreement (NCA) protects your trade secrets from your competition. An NCA is a legal document in which your employees promise not to work for your direct competitors for a limited period after leaving your employment. If you have workers in Tampa Bay, you need a Florida non-compete […]

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Non-Compete: Scope and Geographic Restrictions

May 13, 2022 | Contracts

Typically, the obligation of employer and employee towards each other dissolves upon the termination of their relationship. However, there are certain cases wherein an obligation remains to exist even beyond. Particularly, when there is a non-compete agreement involved. What is a Non-Compete Agreement? Essentially, this is an official agreement wherein an employee is prohibited from […]

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