Business owners and operators have undoubtedly heard the saying that the customer is always right. However, when a customer or client is not paying an outstanding bill, that person is in the wrong. Texas business owners certainly want to avoid this type of...
Options for resolving real estate easement disputes
A real estate easement gives another party the right to use parts of your land for different purposes. You will usually find an easement detailed in the property deed, but it’s also sometimes stated in a separate document. There are other ways a company or...
Commercial litigation results due to lease termination fees
Businesses often enter into contracts in order to lease commercial property to carry out their operations. When issues come about with the lease or with the landlord, those issues could end up having negative effects on the business. Most often, monetary damages...
Contract disputes over noncompete agreements not unusual
It is common for employers to want to protect their businesses in various ways. For some, utilizing noncompete agreements is one way to work toward that protection. However, these agreements are not foolproof, and contract disputes could arise if an employee does...
Employment contract disputes can delay new terms
Contracts are often useful employment documents that can be beneficial to both employers and employees. However, contract terms often have expiration dates, and when they expire, new terms are often needed. In some cases, those terms may be reached easily, but in...
Clear cut policies can help prevent employment disputes
Business owners and managers know the importance of maintaining well-defined expectations for everyone in the workplace. Each member of your company’s team from the executive office and management level to the members of staff and contract employees should...
Communication may be important in partnership disputes
Having a business partner can be a useful aspect when it comes to operating a company. Of course, it also means that differences in opinions will undoubtedly come up as will partnership disputes. Some issues may not seem immensely problematic, and Texas partners may...
Competitors and employees may be threats to intellectual property
Texas business owners usually know that unscrupulous individuals will do what they can in hopes of causing a company to fail. In some cases, that may include stealing and using a company's intellectual property in hopes of damaging the original business's success or...
Lease dispute, deceitful actions lead to commercial litigation
When individuals enter into a business agreement, it is important to have contracts so that everyone understands the arrangement. However, even with leases in place, commercial litigation can still take place if the business manager and landlord face disagreements....
Trademark infringement may lead to intellectual property dispute
Most Texas business owners want their clients and customers to know that they provide quality products and services. Often, companies will take steps to set themselves and their brands apart from competitors. Because they want their customers and potential customers...