If you are either forming your own business or if you already have an established business, you may have questions about employee privacy. A few weeks ago, we posted a blog discussion about whether it is advisable to use a personal email address for business purposes....
Month: March 2015
Non-compete agreements becoming standard in many low-skill jobs
We have previously written about the proper use of non-compete agreements, as well as their legal limitations. In most cases, non-compete agreements serve a vital purpose: They prevent employees from taking proprietary knowledge and information and giving it to...
Matthew Sparks Awarded Super Lawyers “Rising Star” Recognition for 2015
Palmer & Manuel is pleased to announce that attorney Matthew Sparks has been selected to the 2015 Texas Rising Stars list, an annual list that recognizes Texas's top up-and-coming lawyers. Each year, no more than 2.5% of lawyers in Texas are selected by the...
Planning for your new business in regards to tax liability
If you are planning to form a new business, it is important to consider certain legal realities in advance. Once you file paperwork committing yourself to a certain business structure and formation, you will be locked into those decisions in significant ways. By...
Should you avoid using a personal email address for work?
This past week, a great deal of controversy arose over allegations that former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton used her personal email account to conduct government correspondence. According to numerous media outlets, many prominent Democrats insist that...
