Investment firms in Florida and elsewhere may provide services to a multitude of individuals on a daily basis. These companies generally place a great deal of importance on protecting the information of their clients, and they may choose to pursue legal recourse should they feel as though another...
Many businesses in Florida and elsewhere place a high priority on how customers view their products and services. Unfortunately in some cases, a company's desire to build a specific image could cause some to experience unfair treatment. A nationwide restaurant chain has reportedly reached a settl...
Changing jobs can be a stressful and intimidating process, but in some cases, it can also be a necessary decision. However, when individuals in Florida decide to accept employment with another company, taking care with how the process is handled could be essential to preventing disputes, especial...
As a business owner, you have undoubtedly dealt with your share of bureaucratic red tape. In fact, it may seem as if the state of Florida and its local governments exist to make life difficult. A prime example of this is zoning laws. Most people do not realize that zoning is what keeps government...
Upon reaching an agreement to do business with another party, companies in Florida and elsewhere may wish to be thorough in negotiating a contract in hopes of reducing the odds of disputes. Unfortunately, preventing every potential issue can be a challenging task. Should a company feel as though ...
When two companies in Florida or anywhere else reach an agreement to do business together, each may gain access to the other's proprietary information in the process. If another party purchase one of these companies, it may gain access to this information, and should it decide to use trade secret...
Applying for a new job can be stressful enough on its own, but being denied a position for unlawful or unjust reasons is something no one should ever experience. Unfortunately, disability discrimination is far to common and many individuals in Florida have missed out on opportunities under simila...
Many companies in Florida and elsewhere require employees to sign agreements that may prevent them from leaving to work for a competitor for a set period of time. However, these agreements might not be restricted to changes in employment alone, and those who retire from a business may become invo...
As you run your business, there could come a time when you discover that someone else's actions, intentional or otherwise, cause your company to lose money. If those actions fall under the umbrella of “business torts,” you may seek monetary and non-monetary damages in a Florida civil court. Somet...
For businesses in Florida and across the nation, protecting proprietary information could prove essential to safeguarding the longevity of the company. Should another party attempt to obtain this information through unlawful methods, a company may wish to protect its business interests through li...
Upon hiring new employees, companies in Florida and elsewhere might seek to protect their business interests by requiring them to sign a noncompete agreement. Companies may use these agreements to prevent employees from obtaining employment with a competitor for a set period after resigning from ...
For startup companies in Florida and elsewhere, entering a business relationship with a major corporation can be an exciting prospect. Prior to sharing trade secrets with a larger entity, smaller businesses may find it beneficial to protect their business interests and prevent trade secret disput...
Being treated unfairly at work solely based on one's sex is a situation that no individual in Florida should ever have to experience. Unfortunately, similar incidents are far too common, and discrimination of this nature can be exceedingly harmful. A lawsuit has recently been filed against a city...
The Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the freedom of speech. However, that right only exists until it violates the rights of someone else. For instance, if someone makes statements that tarnish another person's reputation, it could be cause for civil litigation. Making such state...
For business owners, the idea of taking a company to greater heights by adding a partner can be an exciting concept. However, while a similar business decision could assist with the growth of a company, it may also come with its own challenges. Individuals in Florida and elsewhere who enter into ...
The technology industry is an ever-expanding field where companies are constantly thinking up ways to keep up with or stay ahead of rivals. Due to the competitive nature of this field, individuals in Florida may seek to hold the best position available at all times, which could lead to changes in...
No individual should have to endure being subjected to unjust treatment in the workplace due to a medical disability. Although there are laws in place that protect individuals in Florida and elsewhere against such treatment, these incidents unfortunately continue to occur. A woman in another stat...
Many companies in Florida and elsewhere work hard on coming up with strategies that could give them an edge on the competition. When an employee who is privy to these plans pursues a job with an employer in a rival field, a company may seek to protect its business interests through litigation. Th...
If you have been the victim of discrimination in your workplace, you may hesitate to take legal action because you dread the thought of spending a significant amount of time in court. More than likely, other Florida discrimination victims would agree with you. Fortunately, litigation may not be y...
When two or more entities seek to form a business arrangement with one another, they will generally implement a contract stating the terms of the agreement. Should one party feel as though another has violated the terms of a contract, it may choose to seek restitution through business litigation....
With the sheer amount of businesses in Florida and across the nation, companies are bound to end up with similar names from time to time. While in some cases this may not lead to conflict, if two companies with similar names operate in competitive fields, disputes may arise. An audio and video me...
Being subjected to unfair or unjust treatment in the workplace can be a stressful experience. Should any attempts to confront this treatment be met with retaliatory acts, individuals in Florida and elsewhere may seek to protect their rights through litigation. A former zoo employee in another sta...
Many businesses in Florida and elsewhere spend years building up a healthy client base. To protect this area of operation, a company may require employees to sign an agreement to prevent them from attempting to take clients with them should they obtain future employment with a rival company. Shou...
With the level of competition present in many fields of employment, individuals in Florida and elsewhere may face numerous challenges in pursuing the job of their dreams. One challenge that no individual should ever be forced to face is age discrimination, which is not only unjust, but also unlaw...
When you entered into a contract with another party, you intended to fulfil your part of the bargain and expected the other party to do the same. However, somewhere along the way, the other party failed to do so. This breach of contract probably hurt your business in some way. Perhaps the contrac...
In business, disputes can arise for a number of reasons, but it often boils down to a question of fairness and what is right. If you feel like you or your company has been cheated, or someone just hasn't lived up to their end of the deal, we're here to help.
Based in Tampa, Cook Law handles business cases throughout Florida and the United States. Contact our office today!