Monthly Archives: November 2014

Texting while driving: we have all probably done this more than we’d like to admit. Usually it involves texting a quick update with one hand while rushing somewhere in a …

Have you noticed that your Margarita or Long Island Iced Tea got more expensive this year? Your favorite drink will likely cost around 1 percent more thanks to Texas House …

It’s a constant warning about the hazards of social media: don’t post comments or pictures on your social media sites that might come back to haunt you. Yet, we continue …

Franchised businesses dominate the local service economy, offering everything from food and beverage service, tax return preparation, plumbing, lawn care, and even babysitting. The appeal is easy to see: the …

Whether you agree with V. Stiviano’s decision to publicize a recording of L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling, the debacle is a good reminder for business owners and employees that their …

Some of the most intriguing shows on TV are home-remodeling programs. After seeing the before and after versions of a property, you may be tempted to tackle a renovation on …

Have you noticed Internet ads for “Investor Needed,” “Partner Needed,” or “New Invention?” These ads typically pitch investment in a new product, a “sure-to-be-profitable” business, or real estate. Entrepreneurs who’ve …

A simple document known either as the Texas Franchise Tax Public Information Report or Ownership Information Report can cause some businesses to lose the benefits of corporate protection or, in …

A “land man” comes a callin’ to your front gate. It was a welcome and fairly common occurrence in the Permian Basin of West Texas & New Mexico where I …

When an oil company, or a “land man” representing an oil company or an interested promoter, approaches a landowner seeking a lease to explore and produce oil, gas & other …