Texas law requires drivers to have minimum auto insurance coverage, and mortgage companies often require homeowners to purchase adequate homeowner’s insurance coverage. In addition, you may take out a life insurance policy to protect the interests of your family should something happen to you. While most of us would not… Continued
Zoning laws have an impact on where you will locate your business. They determine whether you will make an investment in a certain neighborhood or will go elsewhere. Zoning laws vary from one community to the next. They are designed to protect public health and safety by designating what activities… Continued
Contracts are an integral part of many businesses. Contracts allow business owners, service providers, vendors, consumers, and other parties to work together while protecting their own rights and interests. An experienced attorney should specifically tailor each contract to the situation and agreement at hand, and you should review your contracts… Continued
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… Continued
Every business owner should know that the right commercial space can be key to your success. The space must be suited to your operations with all necessities to efficiently run your specific type of company. If you need to attract customers in-person, the location and accessibility of your space will… Continued
If you hire employees for your business, there are a number of federal and Texas laws with which you must comply. These laws involve wages, overtime, anti-discrimination, taxes, and more. One important issue that you will face is deciding how and when you will give your employees time off work…. Continued
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… Continued
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… Continued
In business, there are many situations in which you may benefit from sharing confidential information with another party on a conditional basis. For example, many businesses that operate in the Houston area and throughout the state of Texas operate using proprietary information that provides them with an advantage in the… Continued
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… Continued