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 proper...
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...
Intellectual property dispute involves Kanye West
People do not have to be famous in order to pursue copyrights or other protections. In fact, it is often wise for anyone who creates an original work to obtain those rights in order to work toward preventing others from using it without authorization. Of course,...
Zoning issues could lead to real estate disputes
Owning or renting commercial property can help businesses operate in their desired locations. Of course, a perfect location could come with issues, especially if residents nearby have complaints. Unfortunately, serious complaints could result in real estate disputes...
Judge upholds ruling in Bob Marley intellectual property case
Business owners and operators often enter into various agreements for rights to use certain trademarks or copyrighted materials. Because intellectual property can be immensely important to companies, ensuring that the use of the materials is not abused is vital. In...
Business litigation results after breach of contract
When individuals share business ideas, it is common for them to enter into partnerships and create a company. Having multiple people on board can often help with decision making and other important factors of running a business. However, partners can also face...
Business litigation results from cookie competitor claims
When a business feels threatened by another company, owners and operators may feel that the other company is participating in unfair practices. In some cases, a business may believe that the other company has infringed on intellectual property or committed other...
Intellectual property dispute: Designer files suit against Etsy
Coming up with an original idea takes a considerable amount of time and effort. Artists, writers, designers and other creative types often put their blood, sweat and tears into their creations. Because these individuals want to protect their work, they often put...
Essential concepts to understand the difference between independent contractor and employee status
I. Independent Contractors The use of independent contractors instead of employees can be an enormous benefit to businesses. In addition to tax benefits, many federal and state laws do not apply to independent contractors. For example, Title VII discrimination laws...