Uniones y Sindicatos en Puerto Rico – Peticiones de elecciones 2022-2023
Muchas empresas no le dan mente a la posibilidad que su fuerza laboral se organice con una unión o sindicato. Algunos consideran que eso es asunto que manejan grandes compañías o aquellas con cientos de empleados. Todo lo contrario. Empleados de empresas pequeñas con un grupo de trabajo limitado pueden organizarse colectivamente para mejorar sus […]
Enmiendas al nombre corporativo no cambia nada
¿Puede una enmienda al certificado de incorporación para cambiar el nombre de una entidad jurídica creada bajo la Ley de Corporaciones de Puerto Rico 2009-164 modificar o extinguir la capacidad jurídica del ente corporativo y, por tanto, su legitimación activa para demandar y reclamar el pago de una deuda líquida, vencida y exigible, y si […]
Franchises in Puerto Rico: Legal Considerations of Franchising a Business
Converting your business or business idea into a franchise in Puerto Rico by way of developing a franchising model is a favored strategy for businesses aiming to extend their reach and enhance their profitability, particularly in vibrant markets such as Puerto Rico. We offer a comprehensive range of franchising law services. Working with a franchise […]
How Corporate Governance Affect Your Investments
An inherent dichotomy exists between shareholders, board members, and officers. Although they are meant to work together, their individual goals and objectives often cause friction between them. The system by which companies are directed and controlled is commonly known as corporate governance. If you own a small family business, this may not be as much […]
Non-Compete Agreements May be Banned by the FTC
On January 5, 2023, the The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed new rule that would ban employers from imposing non-compete agreements or clauses on their workers (also termed as “noncompete”). These have become increasingly common in the U.S. labor market. The FTC considers that they limit the mobility of workers and their ability […]