When drafting confidentiality agreements and other documents for an employee contract, employers must be careful to ensure that the language is legally sound and does not violate federal or state law. The Securities and Exchange Commission warns that this must include...
Houston Business & Commercial Law Blog
When breach of contract leads to financial loss
After signing a contract for services with any type of company, a person in Houston should be able to count on that business to fulfill the terms of the contract. Failure to do so results in a breach of contract, and the person who is wronged may be able to file...
Personal property, past-due rent and liens
A commercial real estate owner in Houston who leases the property to a local company may find that being a landlord is a profitable business in itself. However, the stream of income depends on the integrity of the renter. Therefore, when he or she fails to meet the...
Logo infringement and unfair competition
The benefits of the capitalist system in the United States extend to both small and large companies in Texas and elsewhere in the country. And, there are federal regulations in place that level the playing field and prevent unscrupulous business owners from stealing...
Controlling your company’s social media reputation
Business owners in Houston are often aware of the potential impact that their online presence can have. Reaching customers through social media may be an effective way to promote sales and specials and reach a wider audience. However, the connections that are created...
What are some examples of illegal sexual harassment?
If you run a business or are responsible for managing employees, you likely have a number of concerns and stressful matters to deal with. However, it is vital to understand what constitutes unlawful sexual harassment and identify the appropriate course of action if...
Enforcing employee dress codes
In many companies in Houston, employers may believe that it is important to “look professional” while conducting business. However, that phrase has different meanings to different people, so it has the potential to be a factor in employee dissatisfaction...
Are you responsible for your customers’ cyber security?
Maintaining customer records is often done online in today’s business world, and as a company owner in Houston, you may wonder what your responsibilities are regarding your possession of sensitive data. Protecting your clients from a data breach is good...
Are your employment contracts enforceable?
Since employment contracts in Houston are legal documents, you want to make sure that the one you are drafting does not actually break the law. According to the Houston Chronicle, contract law defines whether the terms of the contract are enforceable. It includes both...
Employee rights and internet use in the workplace
For most companies in Houston, some level of computer interaction is inevitable, and for many of these, large amounts of the business are conducted online. Employees often have personal online accounts such as email and social media, and they may be tempted to access...
