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Does Your Business Hire Independent Contractors? 3 Important Tips

Business

If your business hires independent contractors, here are three important tips to help you. First, you should be aware of the difference between independent contractors and employees. Second, signing an independent contractor agreement is a good idea. Third, you may…

4 Limitations on Texas Non-Competition Agreements

Business

If you plan to ask employees to sign Texas non-competition agreements, it is important to understand their limitations. Indeed, the Federal Trade Commission’s recent announcement of a proposed rule that would ban noncompete agreements altogether should be a sign to…

FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Noncompete Clauses

Business

Recently, the FTC proposed a new rule to ban noncompete clauses in employee contracts. The FTC, or Federal Trade Commission, is seeking public comment on the rule. In the meantime, business owners need to understand the impact that the rule…

3 Ways to Protect Your Business from Former Employees’ Competition

Business Intellectual Property

When you need to protect your business from former employees’ competition, getting signed agreements is key. These agreements give assurances that your business secrets cannot be copied without your permission. Non-competition agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, and intellectual property protections…

3 Reasons for Nondisclosure Agreements at Your Business

Business

There are good reasons to implement nondisclosure agreements at your business. If you have not considered having employees sign a nondisclosure agreement, you may not realize the protective benefits you are missing. If you already have a nondisclosure agreement in…

5 Common Conflicts of Interest for Corporation Directors

Business

Corporation directors should avoid these five common conflicts of interest during their work for a corporation. Conflicts of interest are serious breaches of a corporate director’s duty of loyalty to the corporation. If a potential or actual conflict arises, directors…

You’ve Been Served: Dealing with a Business Lawsuit

Business Divorce & Private Company Disputes Business

If your business has been served with a lawsuit, you probably have questions about how to deal with it. Handling and resolving a business lawsuit is a task best suited for business lawyers. You should seek legal representation as soon…

Do Directors Owe an Informal Fiduciary Duty to Shareholders?

Business

A recent decision by the Texas Supreme Court questions whether directors owe an informal fiduciary duty to shareholders. The case, Estate of Poe, No. 20-0178 (Tex. June 17, 2022), explores a transaction made by a closely held corporation’s sole director…

3 Reasons to Hire a Business Litigator to Review Your Business Contract

Business Business Divorce & Private Company Disputes

You should hire a business litigator to review your business contract before you sign it. Having a lawyer take a close look at the contract language could be crucial. Your lawyer can help you protect your business from potential litigation.…

5 Types of Damages for Breach of Contract

Business Construction Litigation Real Estate

Are you wondering about seeking damages for breach of contract? There are five important types of damages that might be available, depending on your situation: compensatory damages, specific performance, an injunction, liquidated damages, or rescission. If you are dealing with…

4 Signs that Partners May Need a Business Divorce

Business Divorce & Private Company Disputes Business

Unfortunately, all signs may indicate that business partners need a business divorce after trying to run a joint venture together. A “business divorce” refers to ending a business relationship. This could include dissolving the business, splitting up assets, selling the…

How Close Corporations Can Handle Shareholder Disputes

Business Divorce & Private Company Disputes Business

Close corporations may need to handle shareholder disputes that could have a significant effect on their businesses. When minority shareholders disagree with decisions affecting how a corporation is run, they could raise a legal challenge in court. If you are…

Business

Does Your Business Hire Independent Contractors? 3 Important Tips

4 Limitations on Texas Non-Competition Agreements

FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Noncompete Clauses

3 Ways to Protect Your Business from Former Employees’ Competition

3 Reasons for Nondisclosure Agreements at Your Business

5 Common Conflicts of Interest for Corporation Directors

You’ve Been Served: Dealing with a Business Lawsuit

Do Directors Owe an Informal Fiduciary Duty to Shareholders?

3 Reasons to Hire a Business Litigator to Review Your Business Contract

5 Types of Damages for Breach of Contract

4 Signs that Partners May Need a Business Divorce

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