Advising Businesses

You’re sitting at your job one day and it hits you—the perfect business idea. Maybe it’s a product that everyone does not yet know they need. Maybe it’s a service that would prove wildly popular in the Houston area. No matter the business idea, it can prove difficult for many people to act on it. […]

Every business owner should be aware of the numerous laws and regulations that apply to their company. You should also understand any potential legal liability issues you may have with employees or consumers and take steps to avoid them. However, many company owners are surprised when other seemingly unrelated legal issues start affecting their business. […]

Most businesses large and small collect some type of digital information from consumers or prospective customers. Once your company collects sensitive information, you must be very careful how you store, use, and disclose that information. There are a number of data privacy laws with which you must comply and violating such laws can result in […]

Many businesses employ people in a variety of capacities, and the use of independent contractors in business is nothing new. Employers often use service providers on an as-needed to basis to accomplish certain tasks on a regular basis, and the internet has created a “gig economy” that has significantly altered the employment landscape. More than […]

When forming a limited liability company (LLC), one of the most important steps to establish a clear and effective operating agreement. An operating agreement is a document that sets out guidelines regarding the way that the business is going to be run. While Texas Law does not require an LLC to have a written operating […]