Monday, August 20, 2012
Explore the different ways to incorporate and which model might work best for you.
CONTEST ON: Read below for a link to official rules. This week Debbie T was chosen and asked us to donate to: Humane Society of Pinellas. We will have all past donations out next week and be current by this time next week. Congratulations! You are starting a new business and you want to know what type of business entity you want to establish. Do you want a corporation, a limited liability company, a professional association, a partnership, or be a sole proprietor? Here are three questions to take to your attorney AND your accountant. 1. DO I NEED TO HAVE A LEGALLY ORGANIZED BUSINESS TO CONDUCT BUSINESS SAFELY? You do not need to have a business entity in order to conduct business. In other words, you do not need to incorporate or file …
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Find out why you should consider non-compete and non-disclosure agreements for important positions at your business.
CONTEST ON/JTS: Contest winners and rules are at the end. Here is your trivia question for this week: What is the name and position of the patch.com guest I had on family law radio on Saturday, July 28, 2012? Your answer can be found by listening here: http://www.internetradiopros.com/familylaw/. You have to listen to the beginning of the show to get the answer. Consider this scenario: You have developed a chicken restaurant that uses a secret blend of spices. You also have a business model on how your restaurant is run and it has been very successful so far. In fact, in your opinion, none of your competitors have figured out your trade secrets and business model. However, if your blend of spices and business model became public …
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Hopefully these powerful words place your family law conflict into perspective.
CONTEST ON/JTS: Contest winners and rules are at the end. Check out the podcast of the Honorable Judge Jack Day’s interview on Family Law Radio (familyradio411.com) under “shows” for an in-depth conversation related to this article. Let’s bluntly dive into what is perhaps the most important part of being a family law attorney or someone going through a family law related dispute: The Children! I do not have a lot of great legal citations or logical deductions in this article. I am simply presenting what most people already know and what most people in family law conflicts forget. Please read the following that was written by the late Judge Michael Haas. He unfortunately passed away in 2011. “Minnesota Judge Has 200 Blunt Words for …
Saturday, June 30, 2012
If you didn’t have a password on your cell phone before, this mock trial may change your mind.
OPENING STATEMENT: I ran into this story from First Coast News in Jacksonville regarding the police’s ability to search your cell phone if you are arrested. The story references the case of State v. Ricardo Glasco out of the Fifth District Court of Appeals. The Fifth District Court of Appeals is based out of Daytona Beach. Ricardo Glasco was arrested for possession of drugs. While he was in handcuffs, the police searched him and found his cell phone. When Glasco was booked at the jail, the police searched his cell phone and found text messages that revealed that Glasco intended to sell the drugs. The question before the patch.com jury is whether police should be able to search your cell phone if you are lawfully arrested and use the …
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
The perspective of Facebook postings from 20 Miles Law.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
By Cynthia Veintemillas and Jeremy T. Simons Contest update: Because of a couple last minute adjustments, last week’s winner will be announced next week. CONTEST ON/JTS (official rules here). JT Simons, P.A., is holding a contest for you to figure out the hidden trivia question in this article. If you win, JT Simons, P.A., will donate $25 to charity. In short, figure out the hidden trivia question, send an email with the answer to JT Simons, and make sure your nonprofit is legitimate. Remember, send the answer to jts@simonslawfirm.com, subject line CONTEST ENTRY, and give me as much information as you can about the nonprofit you want the donation to go to. I need to verify it. I need your first name and the first letter of your last name. …
Monday, June 4, 2012
The jury is out: Leasing a home is legally more beneficial than selling a home and holding the mortgage yourself.
Contest update: We did not have a winner last week. CONTEST ON/JTS (official rules here). JT Simons, P.A., is holding a contest for you to figure out the hidden trivia question in this article. If you win, JT Simons, P.A., will donate $25 to charity. In short, figure out the hidden trivia question, send an email with the answer to JT Simons, and make sure your nonprofit is legitimate. Remember, send the answer to jts@simonslawfirm.com, subject line CONTEST ENTRY, and give me as much information as you can about the nonprofit you want the donation to go to. I need to verify it. I need your first name and the first letter of your last name. Opening Statement Members of the Jury, you are asked to render a verdict on whether it is more …
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Article one of three: Madison, an international shoe, and a 10 of spades ace high.
Contest update: Our winner from last week’s question is Curtis W. He has asked us to donate to the Tampa Bay Sentinels. With Tampa Bay Sentinel’s permission, we would like to make the donation directly to MacDonald Training Center on their behalf. CONTEST ON/JTS (official rules here). JT Simons, P.A., is holding a contest for you to figure out the hidden trivia question in this article. If you win, JT Simons, P.A., will donate $25 to charity. In short, figure out the hidden trivia question, send an email with the answer to JT Simons, and make sure your nonprofit is legitimate. Remember, send the answer to jts@simonslawfirm.com, subject line CONTEST ENTRY, and give me as much information as you can about the nonprofit you want the …
Monday, May 21, 2012
Can you contract for the option to contract?
Contest update: Our winner from last week’s question is Jeff C. He has asked us to donate to West Elfers Cemetery Preservation Assoc. Inc. Except for this week, all donations have been mailed. Check with your charity to make sure they received the donations please. CONTEST ON/JTS (official rules here). JT Simons, P.A., is holding a contest for you to figure out the hidden trivia question in this article. If you win, JT Simons, P.A., will donate $25 to charity. In short, figure out the hidden trivia question, send an email with the answer to JT Simons, and make sure your nonprofit is legitimate. Remember, send the answer to jts@simonslawfirm.com, subject line CONTEST ENTRY, and give me as much information as you can about the nonprofit …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Just closing the door isn’t enough all the time.
Contest update: Our winner for the past two weeks is Kathy C. She has asked us to donate to the Bishop Animal Shelter. We will be making two donations to the Bishop Animal Shelter on her behalf. CONTEST ON/JTS (official rules here). JT Simons, P.A., is holding a contest for you to figure out the hidden trivia question in this article. If you win, JT Simons, P.A., will donate $25 to charity. In short, figure out the hidden trivia question, send an email with the answer to JT Simons, and make sure your nonprofit is legitimate. Remember, send the answer to jts@simonslawfirm.com, subject line CONTEST ENTRY, and give me as much information as you can about the nonprofit you want the donation to go to. I need to verify it. I need your first …
Monday, April 23, 2012
Ponzi schemes are still prevalent.
Contest update: Our winner last week is Melanie P. who has asked us to donate to Upper Pinellas Pregnancy Support Services. CONTEST ON/JTS (official rules here). JT Simons, P.A., is holding a contest for you to figure out the hidden trivia question in this article. If you win, JT Simons, P.A., will donate $25 to charity. In short, figure out the hidden trivia question, send an email with the answer to JT Simons, and make sure your nonprofit is legitimate. Remember, send the answer to jts@simonslawfirm.com, subject line CONTEST ENTRY, and give me as much information as you can about the nonprofit you want the donation to go to. I need to verify it. I need your first name and the first letter of your last name. This week’s article is about …
Lynda
10:25 am on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
What a fun column! Jeremy, your email contest is a good idea, I hope you get lots of entries. My verdict is Lease if you can't sell outright. Giving creative financing to a buyer seems risky, however being a landlord seems like very hard work. Of the two, not being Donald Trump, I prefer the hard work to the risk. I hope someone with real life experience comments on the options, though. more ›