Forming a Partnership in Texas
Selecting a business structure is one of the most important decisions you can make for your new business. Your business structure will impact your ability to grow and raise capital, designation of business duties, taxes, and much more. For business owners...
Lubbock Becomes the Franchise Capital of Texas
Franchise businesses are booming in Lubbock, Texas and across the state. In recent years, entrepreneurs have flocked to Lubbock to open a wide array of franchises. Well known businesses like Dunkin’ Donuts, Panera Bread, Baskin-Robbins, and BurgerFi are experiencing success...
Protecting Your Business Name in Texas
Your business’s name is of critical importance to your company’s success. Your name identifies your brand and signifies your reputation. If another company opens a business with a similar name, it could confuse customers and negatively impact your profits. Fortunately, there are several...
Texas Court Rules Employees on FMLA Leave Cannot Receive Unemployment Benefits
Texas’s Second Court of Appeals recently examined an issue of first impression—can an employee who is taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) obtain unemployment benefits under the Texas Labor Code? In a favorable holding for employers, the Texas...
Starting Your Own Small Business in Texas
So you have decided to open your own small business. Congratulations! You have taken an important step towards obtaining financial security and becoming your own boss, but there are several critical steps you must take to start your business off...
Texas Celebrates Small Businesses
Texas recently celebrated small businesses during Small Business Saturday, an event held on Saturday, November 26. Texans were encouraged to shop and dine local to support...
Michael Jordan Wins International Trademark Dispute
Retired NBA all-star Michael Jordan recently prevailed in a long-running trademark dispute in China. Michael Jordan initially filed suit against Qiaodan Sports Co. in 2012, alleging that the company’s use of the name “Qiaodan” infringed on his right...
Hundreds of Texas Business Owners Sign Letter Denouncing Exclusionary Policy
Sensitivity and diversity are two hallmarks of a well-run, properly-managed business. Across the nation, many have denounced policies drafted to exclude certain groups, most notably the recent outcry over transgender bathroom policies. Earlier this year, lawmakers in North Carolina enacted legislation prohibiting transgender individuals from using lavatory facilities congruent with their...
Businesses React to Proposed Ban of Non-Compete Agreements
Non-compete agreements are a hallmark of competitive business practice. Oftentimes, employees learn of valuable trade secrets while on the job, and employers have a keen interest in prevent the dissemination of this proprietary information to their competitors. To accomplish this, employees are often asked to sign non-compete agreements upon...
Austin Poised to Double in Size
New research by American City Business Journals (ACBJ) suggests that Austin is about to significantly increase its population. The ACBJ, a parent company of the Austin Business Journal, projects that Austin will grow faster than any other large American city...