We have previously written about the proper use of non-compete agreements, as well as their legal limitations. In most cases, non-compete agreements serve a vital purpose: They prevent employees from taking proprietary knowledge and information and giving it to...
If you are planning to form a new business, it is important to consider certain legal realities in advance. Once you file paperwork committing yourself to a certain business structure and formation, you will be locked into those decisions in significant ways. By...
This past week, a great deal of controversy arose over allegations that former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton used her personal email account to conduct government correspondence. According to numerous media outlets, many prominent Democrats insist that...
Individuals across Dallas have considered their options for starting a business. Many people are motivated to be their own boss, be in charge of their own future and sell or make something they are passionate about. Starting a business is no easy task, however. It can...
Businesses all across America can learn from last year's cyber attack on Sony Pictures. Whether a business is large, small or would classify itself as "medium-sized," chances are that it now has an online presence. Most businesses have websites and most business...
When forming a new business, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the significant amount of work it takes to get your business venture off the ground. In addition to forming a business plan and securing financing, you must generally hire staff, order supplies, begin...
When a business is formed, it is important that a solid foundation is laid in order to support the legal structure of that business. If that foundation is shaky, it can affect every aspect of the business's future. As a result, it is vitally important that the process...
If you are interested in starting your own corporate business, you will need to decide whether you are willing and able to focus the necessary energies it takes to create one. Certainly, an attorney experienced in business and commercial law can help to ensure that...
Entrepreneurs in Texas may benefit from understanding more about the steps involved when starting a business. Choosing a legal structure and filing with the appropriate jurisdiction is one of the first steps in starting the process. New business owners must also...
Texas business owners who are partners in a profitable company may wonder what would happen if their partner died. If the partner's spouse or children inherited their portion of the business, continued business management may be unchanged, or it may become impossible...
