Intuit, a high-profile name in the tax software industry, seems to be under their own “audit” regarding offers for free filing that led to their customers paying for services. Known for QuickBooks account products, TurboTax has become their prominent profit maker, if...
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Is cutting-edge insurance fraud technology making a difference?
Insurance companies have battled acts of fraud for as long as the industry has been in existence. Over time, technology has improved to fight these illegal tactics. Insurers have made significant investments to automate not only the reporting process but also...
Should a homeowner’s association escalate a dispute to litigation?
When it comes to homeowner’s associations (HOAs) and their restrictive rules and covenants, few topics can spark arguments faster. Proponents love the uniformity of their communities and the fact that their property values are less likely to decrease due to neighbors’...
Is your noncompete agreement enforceable?
As a business, your employees are one of your greatest resources. When those employees move on to new opportunities, though, they don’t just take their skills and their labor with them—they also take the knowledge they have built while working for your company. Your...
Seeking new investors can be a hazard for securities fraud
When you have a new business idea, you may be ready to hit the ground running. To do so, however, you will need capital – perhaps more capital than any one source will provide. Private investors can open doors for Florida entrepreneurs and businesses. However, you...
How small businesses can negotiate with large suppliers
Small business owners know better than anyone the challenges of dealing with large suppliers. These huge companies may hold local monopolies over certain products, allowing them to adopt a hardline approach when dealing with clients with few competitive options....
Understanding Florida insurance fraud
It can be a difficult task for insurance companies to stay in the black with a constant onslaught of claims and lawsuits to defend against. It can be even more difficult when an insurer has to identify and investigate cases of insurance fraud. It can be helpful to...
The most common sources of boardroom conflict
Boardrooms are naturally ripe for disagreements. A collection of individuals, each with their own beliefs and motivations, must work together to elevate a business, all while accounting for countless internal and external factors. Healthy disputes are natural and...
Insurers adapt to promote the timeliness of claims
Both insurance providers and policyholders are responsible for keeping the claims process on track in a timely manner. However, unusual circumstances could impact the timelines of claims. At a time when the Florida insurance industry is experiencing multiple...
What to know about protecting intellectual property
New ideas and creations aren’t always tangible, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be protected. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, intellectual property (IP) includes any creation of the mind, including literary and artistic works, inventions,...