Virtual Mediation in COVID-19 Times
COVID-19 brought unprecedented times to all of us, businesses included. Over the past few years, COVID-19 has persisted and businesses have been hard hit with its multifaceted impacts. As businesses struggle with lockdowns, social distancing, and competing in an ever changing market, there will continue to be problems arising. There will be conflicts businesses...
Have you Heard of the Promoting Competition in the American Economy Executive Order?
President Joe Biden issued Executive Order 14036 on July 9, 2021. Titled “Promoting Competition in the American Economy,” the order included 72 initiatives geared at tackling what the President asserts to be the most pressing competition issues the U.S. economy is currently facing. Let’s take a closer look at this executive order and its...
COVID-19 Waivers and Your Business
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, businesses continue to grapple with novel issues, such as how to protect the business from liability exposure while still being able to run a profitable business where employees can come into the office should they need to or want to. While shutdowns have not been in the news as...
The Stages of Contract Formation
What to Include in a Business Lease Agreement
As a business owner or entrepreneur, you will likely need to enter into a commercial lease agreement at one point. You may be the landlord operating commercial rental property or you may be looking for space to rent for your business. Either way, it is important that you understand the terms to include in...
The SBA’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses, small businesses in particular, have been hit hard. The Small Business Association (SBA) has launched a number of efforts in order to help small businesses stay afloat during this turbulent time. One such program was the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program. While this program stopped accepting...
Can You Run a Business from Home in Texas?
There are many benefits to running a business from home. Think about it. Starting a business out of your home will immediately cut down on your start-up costs. Office space can be expensive and working from home can be a great way...
What to Include in a Service Contract
In your business, you may contract with others to either provide or receive services. It is often a necessary part of doing business. Resist the temptation to enter into a mere oral understanding when you are involved in such dealings. It can result in confusion and needless conflict. Instead, put all of...
How to Protect Your Business From a Lawsuit
Starting a business can be a great entrepreneurial endeavor. The ups and downs of businesses can, to a certain extent, not always be planned for. Some of the bigger downs, however, are often preventable. Exposing your business to lawsuits, for instance, can be greatly minimized with the right planning. Here, we will...