There are several ways a restaurant may choose to pay its serving staff. Some Texas venues run on the traditional practice of allowing servers to keep what they earn in tips, and others pool tips and divide the amount equally among the staff. A slight mistake in...
Houston Business & Commercial Law Blog
Texas woman may get 30 years for embezzling from bank
Many workers have, from time to time, violated an office policy. It could be as simple as breaking the dress code or failing to punch the clock in a timely fashion. Some Texans, however, commit blatant offenses such as embezzlement that not only carry consequences in...
Report: Land sales in Texas nearly doubled in a decade
For many companies, an essential part of conducting business is having the right location for factors such as foot traffic or manufacturing facilities. Business owners in Harris County typically negotiate to find the right commercial real estate to give them a...
Gender-based salary inequity argument doesn’t stand in court
Equal pay for women can be a hot-button issue for many businesses. It is important for a Houston company to ensure that its practices fall in line with the regulations that set certain standards. At the center of many wage and hour disputes are women who claim that...
Negligence lawsuit falls flat due to Texas statute of limitations
When it comes to many matters in business, time is often of the essence. Many Houston companies work under tight deadlines and believe in providing service to customers quickly. When it comes to business litigation, working in a timely fashion is also important....
Proposed Houston ordinance fights employment discrimination
Privately-owned businesses may often operate under a different set of regulations than their public counterparts. In Houston, there are many companies that can exercise their discretions a little more freely than others, including whom they employ. When it comes to...
Alleged gender discrimination at Texas college sparks lawsuit
The passing of Title IX did much to advance women in the workplace and other areas. There are still widespread issues for Texas women and others around the country when it comes to gender equality. There are several things a company can do in order to avoid claims of...
Suit: Company lacked follow-through on contract with Texas man
For many people who develop a product, being picked up by a distributor is a dream come true. Business owners in Texas often contract with larger companies that have the ability to market and sell their products, which can take some of the pressure off the owner....
Texas-based realtor engaged in two-year business litigation
The free marketplace exists to allow companies to thrive. Many Houston businesses benefit from the ability to grow and expand as they see fit. However, there are some regulations that determine how businesses will run and interact with each other. For example, two...
Texas equal-pay advocates fight for more time to file suits
Despite advances in equality between men and women, there are still some discrepancies. Many women in Texas and throughout the country still face wage and hour disputes, believing they are not paid the same as their male counterparts. A proposed act to extend the...
