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How to Establish a Corporate Veil

If you begin doing business, the law does not require you to register your company with the Texas Secretary of State. If you do not file any documents, you will operate as a sole proprietorship or and general partnership. While operating in this manner seems easy for tax purposes and… Continued

What to Do if You Suspect a Breach of Contract

The basis of almost every business deal is a contract. As a business owner, you always want to ensure that you have properly drafted contracts that fully protect your rights. While a contract should clearly dictate the obligations of each party, many parties may still fail to fulfill their end of the… Continued

You Founded a Company—Is Your Removal Legal?

As the founder of a company, you likely believe you will remain in charge for years to come until you are ready to retire or otherwise move on. The founder had the idea behind the enterprise and worked to build it from the ground up, so they should continue to… Continued

Alternative Scheduling Benefits and Concerns

The workforce is ever-changing, and companies should take steps to keep up with new trends to maximize employee satisfaction and morale. Being able and willing to adopt employee policies can help reduce turnover and increase productivity. One change employers can make is to offer scheduling alternatives to traditional workweek of… Continued

Managing Overtime Payments to Employees

Both employers and employees need to have a complete understanding of Texas overtime laws. Individuals and corporations who fail to comply with these laws often face stiff penalties, including high fines and even criminal prosecution. Although many states have adopted their own laws with regard to overtime pay, Texas has… Continued

Limit Liability With an LLC

Creating a limited liability company (LLC) in Texas has several advantages. This is true if you intend to open a small business or if you are changing the current structure of your small business. Potential benefits of structuring your business as an LLC include asset protection and tax advantages. LLC’s… Continued

Technology and Business Law

Technology and business law is rapidly expanding and changing in Texas and across the country. Technology law encompasses areas like intellectual property, consumer protection, free speech, and privacy. Texas business law establishes the framework for how Texas corporations and other business organizations are structured and run. Technology and business law… Continued

The Corporate Structure

Forming a Texas business can be an exciting venture. However, given the complexities of the law in this area, it is important that you have legal counsel on your side at every stage of the game. Houston business attorney Andrew Weisblatt of The Weisblatt Law Firm, LLC understands the complexities… Continued

How an Attorney Helps in a Corporate Merger

Many corporate entities decide to merge with other corporate entities when it becomes clear that it is mutually beneficial to do so. A corporate merger is a complicated process with many moving parts. The merger process should be approached with professionals who have experience in corporate mergers, such as the… Continued

Make Sure You Pay Your Employees Necessary Overtime

As a successful business owner, you might have employees, and those employees work hard. They are productive and put in long hours to make sure your operation is running smoothly. You want to keep them happy and productive, as well as being in compliance with the applicable labor laws. One… Continued

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