The court will rule a non-compete agreement unenforceable if it is not drafted correctly. One critical aspect of enforceability is the inclusion of a reasonable time period that the covenant is in effect. According to Texas Business and Commerce Code §15.50(a),...
State and federal laws grant workers in Texas, and elsewhere, certain protections. One such law is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Actual or perceived violations of this law could result in disputes between you and your employees.Whether a private, state,...
In the business world, a company’s success often depends on its leadership. The right CEO or executives can turn a small company into a global leader. Because of this important role they play, it is not uncommon for Texas companies to pay their CEOs a...
As you may be aware, there has been an increase in mortgage and real estate scams in Texas, and throughout the U.S. While private homeowners are often the targets of these schemes, many businesses have also been taken advantage of in the commercial real estate market....
We have previously discussed avoiding contract disputes in Houston. In some cases, however, a dispute may be unavoidable and businesses may want to terminate a contract. At The , we are often asked if it is possible to end a contract before...
Even with the best laid plans, not all Houston businesses run smoothly all the time. At one time or another, you may face challenges that can have an adverse effect on the long-term health of your business. Contract disputes can be particularly difficult because it is...
As was discussed in previous post, companies in Houston, and elsewhere, may have certain information and plans that they wish to keep confidential. Generally known as trade secrets, the theft of this information by competitors may be used to provide advantages in the...
Many businesses in Texas, and throughout the U.S., have trade secrets, which contribute to their operation and success. Sometimes, a business’ competitors may seek to obtain this information through nefarious means in order to catch up or gain a competitive...
Employers in Texas, and throughout the U.S., have a responsibility to protect their employees. This includes ensuring that workplace does not become hostile or uncomfortable as a result of sexual harassment. At The , we understand how...
Recently we have been discussing the topic of non-compete agreements. In order for such a contract to be considered enforceable by most Texas courts, it should be fair to all parties involved – namely, the employee as well as the employer. Some people may argue...
