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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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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Trade secrets must be protected and kept confidential at all costs for the sake of the company. It could be a special ingredient or mix for their food product, or a special technique for a service they provide. We at the Law Office of Robert Eckard recognize the importance of helping your business remain secure […]
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Florida Companies That Need Non-Compete Agreements Different businesses and industries can benefit from non-compete agreements. The legal protection isn’t just limited to the tech world with programs and software secrets to protect. In fact, just about any company with a client list, product design, sensitive information, confidential data, and advantageous contracts or products should be […]
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Understanding the Business Value of a Non-Compete Agreement The typical employee today is faced with a barrage of forms and paperwork when hired, much of it for personnel file criteria as well as emergency contact information and signing the person up for any health benefits to be provided with the position. However, one thing any […]
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Preparation, strategy, and negotiation structuring that anticipate potential challenges and concerns are the keys to most successful Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). Identifying and addressing these present legal challenges ahead of the deal with your Tampa business lawyers is critical to success. Domestic Mergers Common issues when merging domestic businesses in Florida include : Choosing the […]
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How should you structure your business so it works best for you? The answer comes down to how you can protect as many of your assets as possible, and how you can use a Tampa business litigation attorney to help you make the most of the structure that you set up. There are a few […]
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If you co-own a business with someone else and the two of you have failed to see eye-to-eye, you might be unsure of how to proceed. Business decisions need to be made on a regular basis and if you and your business partner are unable to agree on how to make those decisions, then it […]
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No Tampa, Florida business owner ever expects to have a dispute with other businesses or anyone else, so when a situation does arise, it can be surprising and stressful. If you’re a business owner and you’re experiencing some type of dispute related to your company, then you’re likely trying to decide how to resolve the […]
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Do you live in Palm Harbor FL? Are you currently involved in the dissolution of a business relationship and need some legal help? If this is you, contact The Law Office of Robert Eckard & Associates. Do you wonder what a business divorce is? Frequently, a business divorce is what you think it is. It […]
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