Rhodus Law Firm, LLC

Business & Corporate

Advice, negotiation and documents in connection with most all business and corporate transactions including strategic relationships and agreements with vendors, customers and contractors; ownership agreements, entity formation and entity governance; purchase and sale of business; business finance and security agreements; executive and non-compete agreements; protection of trade secrets, confidential information and other intellectual property; employment matters; franchise relationships; commercial leases; commercial real estate; and bankruptcy.

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Commercial Litigation

Vigorous representation of the client in state and federal trial and appellate proceedings in connection with most all business, franchise and employment controversies and disputes including contract breach; defaults of promissory notes and personal guarantees; fraud and misrepresentation; violation of confidentiality and non-disclosure commitments; violation of non-compete agreements; tortious interference of contracts; unfair competition; protection of trade secrets, confidential information and other intellectual property; commercial lease disputes; defending against charges of discrimination or harassment; tax controversies; bankruptcy controversies; and many others.

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Employment Law.

Preventive and reactive advice, counsel and representation in connection with all federal and state employment laws (e.g., discrimination, disability, medical leave, fair labor standards, etc.) including development of preventive employment policies, practices and procedures; implementation of preventive training for management and employees; assistance with employee misconduct investigations; advice with respect to difficult terminations; advice and representation in response to charges of discriminations filed with the EEOC; defending employment lawsuits filed in state and federal courts.

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Franchise Law

Advice and representation regarding (a) key documents in the Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship that describe and establish the parties’ critical obligations and rights, including, among others, those pertaining to territory and exclusivity, hidden or high-risk contingencies, renewals or terminations, voluntary or involuntary transfers or sales, non-compete commitments, credit risks, and personal guarantees; (b) agreements with Critical Third-Parties such as landlords, lenders, suppliers and contractors; and (c) ownership agreements, operating entities and governance documents for ownership groups, financial partners, shareholders and members. Also advice and litigation when and as needed in order to insure Compliance and Enforcement of the parties’ respective client’s rights and to prevent the other party’s default (please also refer to the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Area).

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