Business Law & Litigation
Could ObamaCare Help Small Businesses Stay Competitive?
Many small businesses struggle to keep loyal employees and often don’t provide health insurance due to the high costs. The new Affordable Care Act or ‘ObamaCare’ is feared by many …
Employers Should Protect Themselves from Texting Lawsuits
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 …
Selling Mixed Liquor Comes with Double Paperwork
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 …
Social Media – Be Careful What You Post!
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 …
Top 5 Things You Shouldn’t Overlook When Starting a Franchise
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 …
Donald Sterling’s Lessons for Businesses
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 …
Beware of Business Deals Online
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 …
Don’t Ignore The Information Report
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 …