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Defenses in Florida Restrictive Covenant Enforcement Cases
When you include a non-compete, confidentiality, or other restrictive covenant in an employment contract to protect your company’s interests, it is your greatest hope that you never need to enforce it. The reality is that many businesses will need to take legal action when a former employee violates the terms of your agreement. However, while Read more >
Four Litigation Laws Every Florida Business Owner Needs to Know
In an ideal world, you would never be in the position where your Florida business would be involved in litigation. You comply with your legal obligations, protect your financial interests, and conduct other aspects of business without the need to initiate or defend a lawsuit. Unfortunately, the ideal is a rarity. At some point or Read more >
Answers to FAQs About Florida Franchise Agreements
If you are considering starting a Florida business as a franchisee, you have probably already done some research regarding the basics. Florida defines a franchise as an arrangement in which a franchisee has the power to promote and sell goods produced by another company, the franchisor. Pursuant to a franchise agreement and in exchange for Read more >
Steps to Preserving Your Rights on a Florida “Little Miller” Payment Bond
As a Florida contractor or other entity in the construction industry, you deal with bond claims on a regular basis. When you do any work on a project that involves public property, you know you cannot rely on a mechanics lien to obtain payment. Instead, you must comply with the strict requirements of Florida’s “Little Read more >
Top 4 Disputes That Can Erupt into Florida Construction Contract Litigation
It is common for any business owner to become involved in a contractual dispute, but the relevant legal issues can be more complicated when you are facing litigation over breach of a construction contract. Florida contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals can find themselves on either side of a disagreement, whether you are seeking to enforce Read more >
I strongly endorse Andrew Mongelluzzi. He is a very skilled and able business attorney focused on customer service and results. On the front end, Andrew deftly advises new businesses on organizing properly, acquiring necessary licenses, contracting with vendors & customers, and dealing with various compliance issues that may arise. On the back end when things go south, Andrew counsels and navigates businesses through complex commercial disputes and aggressively represents them in negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and in litigation so that businesses can legally move on and get back to business. Andrew’s ability to identify legal issues and approaches to resolve business-related issues is a strength that I have learned from and professionally relied upon in approaching the business matters and cases that I handle. I regularly refer business to Andrew knowing that he will diligently represent his business clients and their best interests.
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