Some businesses have non-compete clauses in their contracts which employees are required to adhere to for a certain period of time after they’ve stopped working for the company. This is to prevent unfair competition, when a former employee might have an edge by...
Business Litigation
Kraft Foods opens business litigation against Cracker Barrel
If two separate companies have different products with similar trademarked names, should they be able to sell their products in the same market? Newly-filed business litigation between two well-known food brands has begun that may have an impact in Texas as well as...
Texas Internet company files lawsuit against patent troll
The digital age has opened countless new opportunities for businesses, but also new possibilities for fraud and for companies to make a profit from dubious business practices. Lawsuits are becoming prevalent in which one company opens a business litigation case...
BP alleges breach of contract against claims admin over oil spill
It's possible for a business to become involved in a corporate dispute over damages resulting from an accident the company was held liable for. When a company in Texas is attempting to resolve an issue for which it claims responsibility but other companies are...
Company uses smear campaign against Dropbox at Texas trade show
Business competition helps to drive a healthy marketplace and keeps prices reasonable for consumers. Under most circumstances, it's normal and acceptable for businesses to be competitive with each other. However, companies run into problems and open the door for...
Millions embezzled from Texas bank by former vice president
Some types of businesses are particularly susceptible to being the victims of fraud and embezzlement. When this happens, the company has every right to file charges against the offending person or entity to regain its losses. Even if insurance has taken care of all or...
Houston company disputes fines for Louisiana sinkhole
A Houston company is challenging fines charged by Louisiana's Office of Conservation over environmental and safety issues stemming from a sinkhole that appeared over five months ago. Two municipal organizations also wish to be reimbursed for the costs of dealing with...
How to build business partnerships, and how to end them
In many ways, a business relationship is much like a romantic relationship. In the beginning, both partners are full of enthusiasm for the future, and it seems as though new and exciting possibilities are just around the corner. As partners move forward with their...
