If you are looking to become a small business entrepreneur in Houston, taking on a franchise may seem like an attractive option. However, it’s important to know exactly what you’re getting into before committing to an investment. Doing a bit of prep work will allow...
As with any close relationship, disputes can arise between business partners. When this happens, it can significantly affect business and, sometimes, may have an adverse effect on your bottom line. At The Jackson Law Firm, people often ask how they can avoid...
There are few things that can be as fun and exciting 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 business. A strong and unique...
Dealing with labor or employment litigation issues can be a troubling endeavor. You may be concerned about worsening your situation at work accidentally. You may even be concerned that you could end up fired if you bring attention to a bad situation. However, there...
The speed and severity by which the global health crisis has impacted businesses and individuals is unprecedented. Businesses have closed, events have been cancelled, and even the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has been postponed until 2021. What happens to all those who cannot...
A good business reputation is vitally important as consumers often make decisions based on reputation alone. Recently, Phoneternet, LLC d/b/a Maestro ("Maestro") asserted a business disparagement claim against LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Inc. ("Lexis") for allegedly...
Employees acquire valuable information about your business, and firsthand knowledge of its operations, during the course of their employment. Moreover, employers often invest significant resources to educate and train their employees. How can a business protect itself...
Chef Paul Qui, a Texas-based James Beard award recipient and winner of the ninth season of "Top Chef" recently filed suit against his former business partners for allegedly swindling him out of his earnings and sabotaging the progress of his new Miami hotel...
Prime, Inc. is one of the nation's largest trucking companies. On July 2nd, Prime filed a trademark infringement action against Amazon for using the word "Prime" on its commercial vehicles. Prime Inc. alleges that Amazon's use of its Amazon Prime logo has caused...
A stockholder suit against Blue Bell Creameries is getting a second chance at trial, thanks to the Delaware Supreme Court. Originally filed in 2017, the complaint by shareholders alleged mismanagement by executives after the 2015 listeria outbreak linked to Blue Bell...
