Business owners may not realize that commercial leases are much more complex than residential leases. They can be quite lengthy and contain a lot of legal language about which responsibilities are the tenant’s, and which are the landlord’s. That’s why it’s important...
When we enter into a contract with another party, we expect to receive the full benefit of our agreement, but that’s not always what happens. Whether you are buying a used car or accepting a new job, there are laws in place in Texas to protect your rights. If a third...
For most of us, when we hear the word “fraud,” we think of criminal conduct. But not all misconduct falls under criminal statutes. For instance, a used car salesman may misrepresent that a car is in great condition when in fact it has significant mechanical issues. Or...
Most business partnerships begin with the best of intentions. While we may anticipate some challenges and potential obstacles, rarely do we anticipate having serious disputes with our business partners. But partnership disputes do occur. Some are relatively minor,...
Opening a franchise is an incredibly exciting experience, because you get the opportunity to run an established business without putting in the legwork of building it from the ground up. Yet franchises sometimes fail. Whatever the reason, excitement can quickly turn...
For employers all over the world, employee theft is an all-too-common occurrence. According to research, 95% of all businesses suffer theft in the workplace. For victims, the consequences can be devastating. More than 33% of all business bankruptcies in the U.S are...
In this post, we will answer the question “What is intellectual property law?” We will then explore what intellectual property lawyers do and some of the key differences between copyright and intellectual property law. We’ll conclude with a discussion of intellectual...
As a general rule, oral agreements are binding and enforceable under Texas law provided that they include the required elements of a valid contract — an offer, acceptance, lawful consideration, and a “meeting of the minds.” However, Texas verbal agreement law is...
What Is Contract Law? Contract law applies to agreements between people, business entities, and/or groups. Each state has its own laws that govern the interpretation and enforcement of contracts, and contract law exists in both statutes and common law. Common law...
Non-compete agreements are common in the U.S. labor market. According to experts, upwards of 20% of all workers are covered by some form of a non-compete agreement. But this number varies greatly among industries. For instance, nearly half of all engineers report...
