Legal and Business Tips
Fall 2024 Cobbe Law Newsletter
Supreme Court decision reshapes corporate bankruptcy strategies The U.S. Supreme Court has altered the landscape of corporate bankruptcy strategies, particularly those involving mass tort...
The Corporate Transparency Act: What Business Owners Need to Know
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a law that creates new reporting requirements that most businesses will need to adhere to beginning January 1st, 2024. The penalties for noncompliance are...
What You Need to Know – U.S. Labor Department’s Final Rule on Independent Contractors
On January 10, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issue the “Final Rule.” The Final Rule is how the DOL will determine whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent...
2024 Annual Reports Are Now Due
It’s that time of year again! Annual reports are now due and must be filed with the Florida Department of State. Below are the highlights of what you need to know: Who Needs To File?Every business...
Florida Implements New Law Requiring Use of E-Verify
As you may know, on May 10, 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1718 into law, which will require, among other things, mandatory use of the federal E-Verify system by private sector employers...
Independent Contractors: What you Need to Know
Companies, especially when they are starting out and beginning to grow, like the staffing flexibility independent contractors can bring to their business. You can hire contractors for short term or...
Emergency Response Planning vs Business Continuity– What’s the Difference?
During Hurricane season, I hear the terms “Emergency Response Planning” and “Business Continuity” a lot more often. These terms are usually used interchangeably, but did you know that they don’t...
How to Register Your Out of State Business in Florida
If you have a growing company, you may be wondering how to legally expand your business to other states. Most states, including Florida, require out-of-state businesses to register their companies...
What To Include In A Remote Work Policy
In today’s marketplace, allowing employees to work from anywhere has always been seen as a way to attract and retain employees. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses transitioned to remote...
A Guide to Sole Proprietorships
A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business owned by one individual. How Does a Sole Proprietorship Work? In a sole proprietorship, there is no legal separation between the business and the...