Replevin in Florida: How Businesses Recover Wrongfully Held Property
How a Florida business uses replevin and a writ of replevin to recover equipment, vehicles or inventory: grounds, bond, fees, timeline and mistakes to avoid.
Business Law
Trademark Registration Timeline: What to Expect in 2026
How long a US trademark takes from filing to registration in 2026, stage by stage, with current USPTO wait times and what slows an application down.
Business Compliance Checklist for Florida Companies
Use this business compliance checklist to help your Florida company maintain records, meet filing duties, manage contracts, and reduce avoidable risk.
Confession of Judgment in Florida: What Business Owners Should Know
Florida voids pre-suit confessions of judgment, but out-of-state ones can still reach you. Learn the rule, the exceptions and what to do if you signed one.
Founder Money Needs a Label: Equity, Loan or Expense?
A cash transfer can solve today’s business problem while leaving tomorrow’s question unanswered: what did the money mean? A recent WealthyLike article, “Founder Money Needs a Label,” examines three ways owners may fund company activity: equity contributions, loans and personally advanced business expenses. It explains why the classification should match the governing documents, approvals and […]
Miami Highlight Profiles Matthew Fornaro: A Business Owner’s Perspective on Business Law
A legal dispute affects more than a case file. It can affect an owner’s time, cash flow, business relationships and plans for the company. A new Miami Highlight profile explores how Matthew Fornaro’s experience as both an attorney and a small business owner informs his work with South Florida businesses. Published October 9, 2026, “Matthew […]
ROFR vs. ROFO for Founders and Investors: Who Sets the Price?
Compare ROFR and ROFO for founders and investors: who sets price, how sales unfold, and what to draft under Delaware law to protect a deal.
Can an LLC Sue Members? When the Business Has a Claim
Can an LLC sue members in Florida? Learn when a company may bring claims, who can authorize litigation, and how to protect the business and its assets.
Work for Hire Agreements: Why U.S. Hirers Need a Backup Assignment
A work for hire agreement transfers copyright only when statutory rules are met. Get an annotated sample, backup assignment, and help tailoring the contract.
Matthew Fornaro on Meaningful Mediation: Settlement Strategy for Business Disputes
A business dispute can consume the time and money a company needs to operate. Resolving it calls for a strategy that considers the business behind the legal claim. Matthew Fornaro joins host Patrick Russell on the Meaningful Mediation Podcast for a conversation about settlement negotiation strategy for small businesses, entrepreneurs and startups. In the 39-minute […]