Business Litigation

Most business owners and executives are eager to lock in agreements with companies that provide their raw materials or retail goods. Yet, despite making an agreement more enforceable, a vendor contract is not an absolutely guarantee that another business will follow...

Entrepreneurs who want to run a successful company but perhaps do not have any hands-on business experience may choose to buy into a franchise as a means of running an enterprise while reducing some of the risks that come with the startup process. People think of...

Employers in Texas must ensure that they pay their employees in accordance with state laws and federal laws. This can be a complex process, but making sure employees are paid properly can help to keep employee morale up. It can also keep the company out of legal...

A handshake deal is just another word for a verbal agreement. Two business professionals discuss how they can work together and, rather than drafting a contract, they just shake hands and agree to move forward with their plan. Many people use handshake deals because...

Does the whole world get to see that awesome “Tacocat” meme your friend just texted you? If you or your business are later involved in a lawsuit, the answer is maybe. But new guidance makes it less likely. In the cellular age of life and business, it is increasingly...

The Federal Trade Commission FTC helps both enforce existing regulations and propose ways to better oversee domestic business operations. Sometimes, the suggestions that they make raise eyebrows and worry those involved in certain industries. That is certainly the...

When you hire employees, they have to learn certain trade secrets. They need to understand how to do their job, they may have access to sensitive information and they could work with clients and customers that you want to keep long-term. As a result, you may decide to...

Businesses execute contracts both for goods and services. Service contracts are often particularly important to a company's daily operations. Maybe you have outsourced your HR department and rely on a third-party service provider to keep you in compliance with...

When a business partnership succeeds, it can be incredibly helpful for both parties. It can take the company to new levels that it never would have reached if only one person was running it. This is the goal of starting a business partnership, along with choosing...

Your company has been established in the area for years, or perhaps even for decades. It’s a well-known name, and all of your branding is well established. That’s why you’re so shocked to find out that another company is using the same name as your business. You feel...