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 […]
International Commercial Arbitration in Puerto Rico
International arbitration is of importance in business and commercial affairs within a country’s jurisdiction and across borders. It has become the preferred method of solving international disputes and while Puerto Rico is limited by the United States broad reach on international affairs, Puerto Rico has taken steps to adopt legislation in accordance with international commercial arbitration that benefit trade among borders and supports adjudication of transnational disputes. This brief article provides a broad review of international commercial arbitration in general and as it is applied in Puerto Rico.
Ley Vacaciones y Enfermedad Puerto Rico
Reinstauración de la Ley 4-2017 en Puerto Rico: Impacto en Vacaciones y Licencias por Enfermedad Ley 180-1998 (según enmendada) La reciente anulación de la Ley 41-2022 ha llevado a la restitución de la Ley 4-2017, una normativa clave en el ámbito laboral de Puerto Rico. Esta ley, que había introducido regulaciones importantes respecto a las […]