It’s always in a company’s best interests to adhere to the terms of a contract, especially when it comes to payment. Failure to pay someone for the work or service they do can result in business litigation. This can include Houston business owners who...
Business Litigation
How is executive compensation typically structured?
In the corporate world, the many terms and procedures of a contract can be confusing and daunting even for the most seasoned professional. Whether you are an executive or the company owner, it can help to go over the terms of an employment contract with a business...
Appropriate times to withhold payment from a subcontractor
It's always in a company's best interests to adhere to the terms of a contract, especially when it comes to payment. Failure to pay someone for the work or service they do can result in business litigation. This can include Houston business owners who don't pay fair...
Strong, unique trademarks are better protected from infringement
There are few things that can be as fun, exciting and creative for company executives as creating a business trademark, whether starting a new business or modernizing the look of an established company. Trademarks are arguably the most identifying feature of a...
Owner of travel deals website sued for unfair competition
When starting a business that's completely legitimate, business owners may not expect a lawsuit, but sometimes that's exactly what happens. Business litigation can occur any time professionals in another company feel that their rights or interests are being...
Founder of El Paso company files lawsuit against board
When starting a business in Texas, it may not occur to company owners that they may one day be forced out of their position, especially if the company is doing well.More than 45 years ago, Jerry Rubin founded hair-care products company Helen of Troy as a boutique wig...
When disputes arise between businesses and shareholders
Like many companies in Texas, your business may utilize shareholders to forward the company's financial interests and keep it running smoothly. However, relations between those in charge of a company and the shareholders may not always be positive. At The [nap_names...
Texas coast drawn into Iraqi oil dispute
The state that is known for its booming oil industry has become involved in an overseas business litigation dispute alleging the theft of a precious resource. Since the end of July, an oil tanker has been marooned off the Texas coast, seemingly unable to unload its...
How Do I Protect My Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property is defined by the World Intellectual Property Organization as a design, name, image, symbol, invention, literary or artistic work that can be used in commerce. A company updating a logo to a newer and fresher image, an author with a new...
Texas may prove to be national leader in business tort reform
Any company owner, whether the business is large or small, understands the importance of fair laws to protect the company in the event of a lawsuit. The outcome of business litigation can bring a corporation to its knees--and, unfortunately, many unfair lawsuits have...
