Texas businesses hold legal interests in complex combinations of intellectual property. Many tools can protect these business assets, and businesses can tailor these protections to their specific needs and assets. One popular form of protection is the non-compete agreement. Learn more about the operation of a non-compete agreement, and how… Continued
If you have a dream of starting your own business, or if you’re ready to launch one tomorrow, choosing a corporate structure is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. You can organize a business several different ways, including creating a corporation, general partnership, limited liability company (LLC), or… Continued
In many situations in life, you call an attorney only when you are facing a specific legal problem, such as a personal injury from a car accident or a divorce. As a business owner, you should look at the assistance of an attorney in a different light, as an experienced… Continued
When you have a viable business idea, chances are you want to hit the ground running as soon as possible. However, you should realize that in order to start your company on the best possible terms, there are many steps you should take before starting operations. The following are some… Continued
Businesses of all sizes must comply with a variety of laws and regulations on both the state level and the federal level. These regulations can involve having proper licenses and permits, meeting certain standards of operations for health and public safety, the compensation and treatment of employees, and more. Even… Continued
It seems like we were just discussing the end-of-year review for 2016 and suddenly the end of the first quarter of 2017 is coming up. Now is an important time for small business owners to reflect on their first quarter achievements and struggles and adjust their plans, if needed, for… Continued
It is difficult to find a business that does not require some type of license or permit to lawfully operate in the state of Texas. In fact, the state government website has 78 pages of different types of licenses for which business owners and individuals can apply and renew. In addition,… Continued
Any business owner who has any employees should be fully aware that there are state and federal employment laws with which they must comply. Failing to comply with employment laws can result in a penalty from the state or federal government, as well as facing legal action taken by your… Continued
Sole proprietorships and partnerships are not viewed as separate legal entities from their owners. Instead, their are seen as having the same identity for the purposes of taxes and liability. One of the main reasons why some sole proprietors and partners decide to incorporate their businesses is to create two… Continued