The days are long, but the years fly by. This seems to be the new conventional wisdom for describing the perception of time. It didn’t seem as if 15 years had passed since I left the hallowed halls of the University of Illinois College of Law, but it certainly had been. Last week, I returned to my alma mater at …
Nobody likes to consider a breakup at the start of a new relationship. Like romantic relationships, business relationships can (and do) end—and failing to plan for the worst can lead to much more than a broken heart. A fallout with a business partner can mean the loss of all of your clients, your staff, or your future profits—especially if you don’t …
Digital signatures, facial ID, thumbprints, crypto-keys, and two-factor identification are all methods of verifying identity. It sometimes seems that an ink signature, in the 21st century, is something quaint and nostalgic. Perhaps we’ll reach a point when we’ve moved beyond written verifications. Florida is the latest state to adopt an electronic notary statute. Will it improve the pace and authenticity of …
We’re excited to announce the addition of Erin Prutow, Esq. to the Yolofsky Law family. Erin focuses her practice on equine law. She has extensive experience in the horse industry and is ready to help owners, trainers, buyers, and support personnel. Erin was a national level equestrian competitor at her alma mater, Oklahoma State University. As you probably guessed, she …
New Year’s Resolutions. They sound great and can even be inspirational, but they have a tendency to willow away before January is half over. Many people shift their focus to their resolutions in the attempt to accomplish everything at once. There’s almost a suspects list of New Year’s resolutions – lose weight, grow our business, make more money, and travel …
A comprehensive estate plan can protect the things that matter most. For many, this means their property and their family. Including provisions for the care of your children in your estate plan is essential for peace of mind. But many parents struggle with including such provisions as naming a legal guardian for their child in their plan. Indeed, even the fictional parents …
“We just signed a major deal!” “I just put in a contract on a house!” “Click here to accept our terms and continue . . .” These phrases all have in common that a contract has just been made. Contracts are the cornerstone of business dealings. In some places, contracts are still made on handshakes or someone’s word. For many …
Slightly over a week ago, horror struck home. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida is a short few miles away from my home and office. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle at his former high school. Cruz admitted to the massacre with 17 dead and as many wounded. Already, the finger …
Not only does the Sunshine State have white sandy beaches and warm weather year-round, it also has one of the best basic asset protection devices available for married people. For us lucky Floridians, we get to enjoy special forms of joint tenancy. Not everyone can take advantage of the benefits of tenancy by the entireties (TBE) in Florida, but for …
In December 2016, former President Obama signed an important health care access act that will help alleviate the burden of employee health insurance on small businesses. The 21st Century Cures Act will allow, among other things, small businesses to reimburse their employees for individual health insurance if they do not offer a group plan. For small companies with less than 50 …
