When someone breaks a contract, you might assume the other side can walk away and sue. But Texas courts do not treat all breaches the same. Before deciding what happens next, a court looks closely at how serious the breach was — and that decision can change everything...
Businesses often move fast. They send quotes, purchase orders, and invoices without reading every line of the fine print. These can create problems along the way. It becomes even more complicated when each side uses its own contract form. Lawyers call this the battle...
You've just found the perfect graphic designer for your rebranding project. Their portfolio impressed you. The rates fit your budget. You're ready to start immediately. But then you remember you need a contractor agreement. You wonder what exactly should go into this...
You spend a lot of time focusing on your business relationships, securing dependable supply chains and building up your client base. While each of these components of your operations are key to success, there are other aspects that could prove detrimental to your...
You spend a lot of time focusing on your business relationships, securing dependable supply chains and building up your client base. While each of these components of your operations are key to success, there are other aspects that could prove detrimental to your...
In Texas, running a business comes with significant responsibility. This often includes protecting yourself from costly labor claims. One of the simplest but most effective tools you can put in place is an employee handbook. Done right, it sets clear expectations,...
Business owners may want to sell their companies for a number of different reasons. Maybe they are ready to retire. Perhaps they want to move into an adjacent industry to explore new opportunities. Regardless of why a business owner intends to sell their organization,...
Partners who go into business with one another have certain responsibilities. Typically, partners negotiate in-depth agreements that clarify what obligations they have to one another. Partners also have a fiduciary duty to the business that they started together. It...
The last thing a responsible employer wants to learn is that their employees are enduring a hostile work environment. A hostile work environment can diminish morale and productivity among employees. Such allegations may also expose an organization to legal risks,...
Non-compete agreements have become more controversial in recent years. With an ever-increasing number of employers relying on these restrictive covenants when hiring workers, regulatory agencies and workers have begun to express concerns about the restrictions the...