Someone's fiduciary duty is as wide-ranging as their job description. Nevertheless, violating that duty can lead to severe consequences. Generally, it involves a legal or financial situation where an individual or business has a professional obligation to support the...
Protect your legacy – estate planning tips for small business owners
When it comes to estate planning, most people think about their tangible assets such as their house, car and personal effects. They might also think of their intangibles, such as savings accounts, retirement accounts and stocks. What some people fail to take into...
Use bulletproof discretion for foolproof recruiting
If you hold an executive position, the hardest aspect of your job may be having to terminate someone’s employment. And the more responsibility that person has, the more complex saying “you’re fired” can be. It can take a long time to replace an employee who has a lot...
Commercial landlord utilizes litigation to seek money
Commercial property owners have a substantial number of tasks to handle. If the owners manage the property and act as landlords, they may find themselves facing disputes with their tenants from time to time. While some issues may be easily resolved, others may require...
Patagonia files suit due to intellectual property infringement
Businesses work hard to make their products and brands recognizable to consumers. They may trademark names, slogans and images to ensure that those details are used only by their companies. As a result, confusion and damage to business could occur if another company...
Tesla involved in business litigation with former employees
Successful Texas businesses often employ numerous individuals in order to keep operations up and running. While having this help can be beneficial, it also means that a company is more at risk of having trade secrets leaked or other intellectual property stolen....
Business litigation filed regarding trademark
Intellectual property can come in many forms. Typically, it is something intangible, like a phrase or an idea. Still, this type of property can be protected through copyright, patent or trademark ownership, and if someone infringes on that ownership and the rights...
Having a plan can help with business collection
Texas business owners have a lot on their plates. When just starting out, it can seem like staying in the black financially is the most important goal in order to keep the company afloat. As a result, when clients or customers do not pay outstanding balances, company...
Common mistakes businesses make around IP
Someone who is working on getting their first business off the ground has a lot to juggle. There’s paperwork to file, people to hire and a budget to oversee. Because of the hectic nature of realizing a business, many owners do not realize the importance of...
Shareholder disputes can turn ugly, cause damage to companies
When internal issues arise in a company, it is not unusual for predicaments to become difficult to handle. In some cases, shareholder disputes may lead to a need for serious repercussions, including letting high-ranking employees go. Of course, the ordeal may not end...
