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5 tips for preventing partnership disputes
You went into business with your partner because you had a shared vision for your company, and both had something to contribute to make that vision a reality. Even the best partnerships hit bumps in the road, though. In order to keep your business running smoothly,...
Why should businesses register their trademarks?
Trademarks are important to businesses that wish to distinguish themselves from their competitors. In cutthroat markets, trademarks may be the saving identifiers that help businesses rise above others for brand recognition. A trademark is a word, symbol, or other...
YETI, Amazon, sue over counterfeit mugs
Earlier this year, fans of the popular outdoor brand YETI were delighted to find their travel mugs for sale at a reduced price. The only problem? The sellers didn’t have the right to sell YETI products. Amazon and Yeti have filed a joint lawsuit in the Western...
How Can A Business Protect Its IP?
Intellectual property (IP) is amongst the most valuable parts of a company. What may be a company's greatest asset is also what puts that business most at risk. Cyber attacks and security breaches most often target this kind of property. Every part of a business's...
The importance of business contracts in every business relationship
Every business has contracts with those they have business relationships and it is likely that they have many contracts. Contracts are a daily part of doing business which is why business owners should understand what should be included in a business contract and what...
Protection from Texas construction defect claims
In spite of the challenges many business sectors are facing in a difficult economy, construction contracts have skyrocketed as homeowners are choosing to remodel their homes in 2020. According to a recent CNBC report, project leads were up 58% in June. And...
Possible damages from a breach of contract lawsuit
Contracts form the backbone of most business relationships. Before a Dallas business agrees to work with another party, they will likely sign a contract to specify the terms of their relationship and expectations that each has for the performance of their contractual...
The basics of a non-compete agreement
Hiring new employees is necessary for businesses in Texas and elsewhere. This is true when they are either seeking to keep the status quo of business operations or expand them. However, when bringing a new employee on board, certain aspect of the business may need...
Chain files intellectual property lawsuit against drink company
In Texas, businesses and innovators spend a great deal of time and money trying to create a product or brand that will be recognizable, trusted and help them to enhance their profits. When they have a known entity and another company or individual tries to use it...
Be careful not to pierce the corporate veil
One of the biggest benefits of forming a business is that doing so will help protect your personal assets. Success is never guaranteed. If you knew your personal finances were on the line should things go south, no one but the foolhardy would ever take a chance on...