When starting a business in Texas, it may not occur to company owners that they may one day be forced out of their position, especially if the company is doing well.More than 45 years ago, Jerry Rubin founded hair-care products company Helen of Troy as a boutique wig...
Like many companies in Texas, your business may utilize shareholders to forward the company's financial interests and keep it running smoothly. However, relations between those in charge of a company and the shareholders may not always be positive. At The [nap_names...
It's a nightmare for a business owner when the company gets sued by an employee, particularly if the company is a smaller business. Unfortunately, many more people in Texas as well as other states may resort to litigation than in years past. According to the U.S....
When it comes to new construction in undeveloped areas, there is often the issue of balancing growth and nature. In a place like Texas - where employment is up and the population is booming - there is great potential for residential and commercial real estate...
Despite federal laws that require employers to pay employees the wages they are due, about 4.3 percent of workers throughout the U.S. are paid less than minimum wage, says the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At 6.4 percent, Texas is higher than the national average for...
Breach of contract cases often extend beyond a complaint of an employer against an employee and vice versa. In many instances, a company will have reason to go against another company it has done business with, if the other company failed to keep all or a portion of...
Many industries are enjoying an employment and construction boom in Texas, thanks to the state's strong hold on the energy market and a growing population of young professionals who have adapted to working in a variety of settings. Today's business climate has great...
When it comes to employment litigation regarding sensitive topics such as racial or sexual discrimination, employers need to be very careful. A Texas company may have a valid reason for disciplining or firing someone, but it's not uncommon for an angry employee to...
On first glance, it may seem unfair to file a lawsuit against a former employee who has left the company to start a similar business of his or her own. However, this type of litigation is meant to protect a company from not only unfair competition, but to prevent...
The state that is known for its booming oil industry has become involved in an overseas business litigation dispute alleging the theft of a precious resource. Since the end of July, an oil tanker has been marooned off the Texas coast, seemingly unable to unload its...
