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Delaware’s Garnishment Exception

What is garnishment? Garnishment is the process by which a third party seizes assets in order to resolve a debt

Eric Gros-Dubois March 28, 2023

EPGD Business Law

What Are Treasury Marketable Securities?

Entrepreneurs and business owners alike sometimes must expand their assets in the form of investments. One of the most secure

Eric Gros-Dubois January 31, 2023

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Usurious Interest Rate

What is Usury? Usury is the act of lending money at an unreasonably high interest rate. It also occurs when

Eric Gros-Dubois January 10, 2023

Employment Law

Should Employees Request and Keep a Signed Copy of Their Employment Contract?

As an employee, you should know what you are entitled to from your employer. It is important that you and

Eric Gros-Dubois January 14, 2021

Business Law

Florida Shareholder Inspection Rights

It is not uncommon for corporate directors to act in their own self-interest or for a corporation to mismanage funds.

Elizabeth Fernandez January 13, 2021

Business Law

Do S-Corporation Shareholders Have to Take Equal Distributions?

S-Corporations are some of the most common corporate entities that are used in the state of Florida, particularly because of

Eric Gros-Dubois January 6, 2021

EPGD Business Law

What is Deferred Compensation and How Can Your Business Benefit from it?

Many Florida companies benefit from using deferred compensation plans for a variety of reasons. Some startup companies lack the current cashflow to hire key employees; however, the company might be able to attract the right candidate by tying a portion of the employee’s compensation to future corporate earnings.

Alex Cruz December 16, 2020

EPGD Business Law

Can a Business Owner in Florida Require Patrons to Wear a Mask?

Yes, businesses that are open to the public are responsible for complying with legitimate safety requirements. Thus, a business may enforce policies and restrictions for the safety, comfort, and peace of mind of other people.

Eric Gros-Dubois December 8, 2020

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Do Non-Married Partners Have Inheritance Rights In Florida?

Long-term relationships and domestic partnerships are becoming more common in today’s society, which brings with it a host of legal issues, especially when it comes to estate planning and death. Unlike in a traditional marital relationship, when one of the partners becomes deceased, there are no marriage laws to protect the surviving partner when claiming the assets of their now deceased partner’s estate.

Kathrine Karimi September 24, 2020

Business Law

How Does Florida Regulate Payday Loans?

In Florida, there are various laws which prescribe limitations on payday loans. First and foremost, any company wishing to issue payday loans must be licensed. Notably, the additional restrictions under Florida law include limitations on the number of loans you can have outstanding per customer, the amount of the loan, the fees and costs that can be charged, and the collections process if a customer does not pay their loan back.

Silvino Diaz September 10, 2020