Business Litigation

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...

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,...

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...

Chances are that you try to run your business with a great deal of care and consideration. You likely try to promote strong cultural values among your employees, aim to treat your contractual partners fairly and consider the wellbeing of your customers during the...

At their most simple, contracts are legally enforceable agreements between two parties. This essentially means that if any party to a contract violates its terms, another party to the contract affected by that violation may hold the other accountable in court. When...

When most people think of business litigation matters, they likely envision everything from breaches of contract and fiduciary duty to shareholder and partnership disputes.While this is correct, it's important to understand that business litigation can also encompass...

In today’s economy, ideas and information tend to be much more valuable than manufactured products. Many Texas businesses, large and small, understand that trade secrets and intellectual property need to be protected, especially from competitors.One of the most...

These days, it is not unusual for businesses to have an online presence that extends beyond their websites. From small business owners to giant corporations, more and more businesses are opting to use social media in a variety of ways. Some use social media to educate...

Legal action in a business setting can be challenging as there are so many areas in which disputes can arise. Electronic discovery and other modern technological methods can add to the complexity of legal needs for today's business. The adaptability of legal...

Texas is a popular state for businesses, but local laws are not the only consideration for entrepreneurs and business executives running companies in the state. One issue that is often at the center of business litigation is patent or trademark violations. Nintendo...