Just as individual consumers are expected to pay their bills, businesses must also stay current with payments for goods or services under the terms of a contract. A company that fails to hold up to its end in a contract may end up facing breach of contract litigation....
Some businesses have non-compete clauses in their contracts which employees are required to adhere to for a certain period of time after they’ve stopped working for the company. This is to prevent unfair competition, when a former employee might have an edge by...
There are employment regulations in place in Texas regarding discrimination, which protect businesses as well as employees. It's against the law in this state to discriminate against an employee based on his or her sex, race, religion, color, disability, and national...
If two separate companies have different products with similar trademarked names, should they be able to sell their products in the same market? Newly-filed business litigation between two well-known food brands has begun that may have an impact in Texas as well as...
The digital age has opened countless new opportunities for businesses, but also new possibilities for fraud and for companies to make a profit from dubious business practices. Lawsuits are becoming prevalent in which one company opens a business litigation case...
Growth and change can result in some degree of opposition, especially with new construction in older, more traditional neighborhoods. Real estate disputes that occur from residents or developers can affect how much a local area grows with the rest of the region. More...
It's possible for a business to become involved in a corporate dispute over damages resulting from an accident the company was held liable for. When a company in Texas is attempting to resolve an issue for which it claims responsibility but other companies are...
Business competition helps to drive a healthy marketplace and keeps prices reasonable for consumers. Under most circumstances, it's normal and acceptable for businesses to be competitive with each other. However, companies run into problems and open the door for...
Some types of businesses are particularly susceptible to being the victims of fraud and embezzlement. When this happens, the company has every right to file charges against the offending person or entity to regain its losses. Even if insurance has taken care of all or...
Can one company claim the exclusive use of a product brand? If there's any question over whether a competing company does not have the right to sell or market the brand that one company has already been supplying, the issue may need to be resolved in court.The CEO of...
