Gaming enthusiasts in Texas might be interested in learning about a lawsuit CryEngine developer, Crytek GmbH ("Crytek"), filed against Cloud Imperium Games Corporation and Roberts Space Industries Corporation (collectively, "CIG"). CIG entered into a licensing...
Houston Business & Commercial Law Blog
New tax law could boost commercial real estate owners
Texas commercial real estate owners may get a boost from the passage of the tax bill. Under it, people who own real estate that is held in pass-through companies stand to enjoy significant reductions in their tax liability.According to the Wall Street Journal, people...
Caution is needed when terminating certain employees
Most employers realize that an employee cannot be terminated or penalized for making a Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) request. Making a leave request does not prohibit termination if the reasons are independent and unrelated to the FMLA. Employers in Texas should pay...
Blackberry and Nokia settle legal matter
In the past, Texas residents may have been divided over whether Nokia or BlackBerry made the best phones. While that battle is largely over, the two companies have still been engaged in legal battles. However, on Dec. 1, BlackBerry agreed to pay Nokia $137 million in...
Factors that impact a commercial lease
Texas business owners who are looking for a commercial space to rent should be ready to negotiate the terms of a lease. This is because what a landlord may be willing to offer depends largely on market conditions. When times are bad, a business owner may get several...
Green building techniques protect asset value
Building practices designed to reduce energy and water usage along with carbon pollution have emerged as desirable characteristics in commercial real estate in Texas. Both tenants and investors want buildings that produce less pollution and have the ability to resist...
How to get out of a commercial lease
Business owners in Texas and around the country strive for success. In some cases, this means that it is time to move to another area or to a building with more space. However, this may mean that it is necessary to break an existing commercial lease. A business owner...
How to invest in commercial real estate in 2018
Texas residents that are looking to invest in commercial real estate may be interested in learning about the trends for 2018. Several ideas were discussed relating to industry trends at the 2017 REALTORS® Conference & Expo that recently took place. For...
CRE lenders becoming concerned about climate change risks
The potential effects of climate change and how soon they could have an impact are the subject of contentious debate in Texas and around the country, but the consequences of anticipated rising sea levels have already prompted some commercial real estate lenders to...
Drones open up opportunities and concerns for property owners
As the popularity of small personal drones grows, commercial property owners in Texas have new concerns to think about in terms of drone use and access at their locations. The devices are not only fun for users to fly and manipulate; they are often equipped with...
