Disputes between Texas business owners can arise due to any number of causes. Your co-owner might lose interest in the business, causing them to put in less work. Your co-owner and you may have different ideas on the direction the business should go (i.e. expand or...
Business Litigation
How civil lawsuits work
Business disputes are relatively common for any small business operation in Texas, and they can arise out of a wide variety of circumstances. While many disputes are based on contract violations, the truth is that they can happen over practically any issue in an...
What are some common small business disputes?
Many business owners in Texas will face at least one lawsuit in their lifetimes, but small business owners are particularly vulnerable. Studies have shown that over half of small business owners face a lawsuit every year. If this is your first business, you might end...
Ways to remove a co-owner from a business venture
Starting a business in Texas is a big risk, and it’s hard to go it alone. That’s why so many companies are started by co-founders. Often, one party has the idea, and the other has the capital, and giving away equity in exchange for funding is a very viable way to get...
4 lawsuits that may catch your small business off guard
Growing a small business is often an effective way to realize financial freedom. Further, if you have a brilliant idea, in-demand product or necessary service, your small business probably plays and important role in the community. Still, a lawsuit may bring your...
Preventing LGBT-related lawsuits against your business
We have frequently observed that operating a business successfully requires a forward-thinking approach. While an attorney experienced in business-related law can aid you in defending your business against a costly lawsuit, it is best if your business operates in ways...
Avoid these common missteps when dealing with interns
Many businesses opt to work with interns during the summer months. Other businesses opt to work with interns year-round or on a semester-by-semester basis. Whenever your business chooses to embrace internship opportunities, it will be important for you to keep several...
Avoiding unenforceable contract provisions – Part II
In a recent post we began a discussion about unenforceable contract provisions. We observed that business owners and individuals interested in forming their own businesses must frequently deal with contracts. Contracts tend to govern the ownership or rent of a...
Dallas’ plastic bag ordinance challenged by manufacturers
Large cities across the U.S., including several right here in Texas, are becoming more environmentally conscious and actively implementing measures to reduce the carbon footprints of their residents. Some of these measures include expanded recycling efforts,...
Avoiding negative employee reference litigation
Employers must consistently monitor their employees in order to ensure that they are productive, safe and upholding the standards set by the company. All employees are human and therefore will misstep from time to time. Most of the time, these missteps will serve as...
