What Businesses Need to Know About Texas’ Updates to Breach Notification Law
The new year is officially in full swing and with that means more new laws coming into effect. One such law is HB 4390, which was signed into law by the Texas governor in June of 2019 and went into effect starting on January 1, 2020. The new law was the...
Common Problems Start-Ups Face
Starting a business is a substantial undertaking and one that is very exciting. There are so many businesses that develop each year. Many of them have big dreams and great ideas. Unfortunately, many startups end up calling it quits within the first few years. So, what happened to the entrepreneurial endeavors that...
Tips for Negotiating a Business Contract
While there is a wide range of business agreements that come into play when you are an entrepreneur, a business agreement often requires at least some negotiation in order to be finalized. This means you and the other party or parties to the agreement will have to work out all of the details of...
What to Look for in a Commercial Lease
There are plenty of documents that come across your desk as a business owner. Most are standard and you can easily get complacent in reviewing specific terms. For instance, you may have to enter into a commercial lease. Most commercial leases are standard. That being said, you should still take great care...
What Is a General Partnership?
If you are at the beginning stages of forming a new business, you have probably realized that there is a laundry list of important decisions that need to be made. This includes what type of business to form. There are unique benefits and restrictions to any form of business whether it be...
What Is the Uniform Trade Secrets Act?
Intellectual property is essentially a product of the mind or creativity. It may be tangible or intangible. Intellectual property includes things such as inventions, art, literature, and methods. A trade secret is one type of intellectual property that enjoys protections pursuant to U.S. laws, namely the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
The Uniform Trade...
What Is the Difference Between an LLC and an LLP?
One of the major decisions you will take on as you start up your business is what type of business entity to select. There are pros and cons to every type. Understanding your options is the first step in making an educated decision about this important step in the business...