The equine industry presents unique challenges to business owners. Unfortunately, many of these challenges involve potential liability. Therefore, when forming an equine business, it is imperative to seek the guidance of an attorney who understands the complexities of the horse industry. A corporate and business law attorney with experience in the equine...
Identifying if Your Business Has Been Defrauded
It has been estimated that approximately half of all businesses fall victim to fraud each year. Therefore, businesses must not only take steps to prevent fraud, but they must have systems in place to identify and respond to fraud when it occurs. In this article, we discuss how to identify if your...
How to Avoid Unfair Trade Practices in Your Business
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a federal agency that enforces laws that protect consumers against unfair trade practices. These laws require businesses to provide consumers with enough information to make informed decisions about services and goods that they purchase. When businesses violate these laws, the FTC has the authority to take...
Common Contract Breach Defenses
A breach of contract occurs when a party to an agreement violates one or more of its terms. A breach may be something minor, such as a late payment, or something more serious, such as failing to deliver a required item. If applicable, a party accused of breach may assert one...
Effectively Protecting Your Business from Identity Theft
Identity theft is a huge problem—both in Florida and throughout the United States. In fact, identity theft cost businesses in the United States nearly $60 billion dollars in 2021. As a business owner, identity theft not only compromises your business assets and information—it places your customers at risk. Therefore, it is imperative...
Common Horse-Related Accidents that Result in Lawsuits
Florida’s climate and landscape make it an excellent place to own a horse. In fact, Florida is home to over half a million horses, and around two-thirds of them are used for recreation and competition. Unfortunately, however, horse-related activities can be dangerous. Therefore, given the popularity of the equine industry in Florida,...