Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Creating an Annual Report for Your West Palm Beach Small Business
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are 2.5 million small businesses in the State of Florida. This number represents 99.8% of businesses in Florida. Even though some of these small businesses are not required to file paperwork with the state, most of them are. One of the most important requirements a small… Read More »
Documents Necessary for Business Formation
Business formation requires documentation and forms to make your business official. But how do you know which ones you need? The Florida Department of State is a great source of information if you’d like to figure out which documents you need on your own. But if you don’t have the time to spare to… Read More »
There’s No Breach of Contract Without a Contract
Many times, when a dispute arises between people or companies, the issue is whether a contract even exists. In our last article about fiduciary duty and breach of contract, we said that a contract must exist in order to prevail on a breach of contract claim. Today, we will show you what a contract… Read More »
Medical Debt Collection Basics for West Palm Beach
Medical debt or healthcare debt is a major problem in the State of Florida and throughout the nation. According to an article on PBS.org, a study by Health Affairs shows that one in six Americans have past-due medical bills on their credit report. The debt totals $81 billion. When a person does not pay… Read More »
Ways to Approach Debt Settlement
The United States has mountains of debt – $22 trillion to be exact, according to the Daily Signal. As citizens of this nation, we carry our fair share of debt as well. While the country’s debt will continue to rise, we have to take measures to reduce our amount of personal debt so we… Read More »
Trademark Infringement – A Business Tort
The term “trademark” has recently become more popular in our society. We constantly hear about trademarks throughout the media and how celebrities are filing trademarks for their catchphrases, children’s names and brands. Trademark is not just a term that applies to major companies and corporations anymore; even small businesses are making their mark with… Read More »
Common Issues that Lead to Construction Litigation
Disputes and issues occur frequently in the construction industry. While most of the issues can be resolved outside of court, many issues do not settle and come to a resolution through construction litigation cases. Our West Palm Beach construction litigation attorneys have represented developers, designers, contractors and even home and business owners. Today, we… Read More »
Business Transactions: Selling Your Florida Small Business
Starting a small business is no easy feat. A word of advice for entrepreneurs; Start your business with the end goal in mind. For some entrepreneurs, the goal is leaving something for the next generation of their family. For other entrepreneurs, they are looking to sell their existing business and eventually starting a new… Read More »
3 Ways to Get Student Loan Debt Discharged
Now that students are back in college, some students and parents are find themselves recovering from tuition, books, room and board and the cafeteria plan. When a student decides to attend college, many times the student has no idea of how to pay for their education. They file FAFSA forms and get financial aid,… Read More »
The HAVEN Act Excludes Certain VA and DOD Benefits in Bankruptcy
On August 23, 2019, the President of the United States signed the Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019 (“HAVEN Act”) into law. The HAVEN Act amends the calculation of the current monthly income (CMI) in a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, as it excludes certain benefits paid by the Department… Read More »
