Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that bans most non-compete agreements throughout the United States. Texas business owners should be aware of this rule and understand what it does. By the

If you operate a medical practice, you can’t afford to not have an online presence. Websites and social media pages are indispensable to any business, including those in the healthcare industry. However, medical practices are

It doesn’t matter if you are a new company or a well-established one: the risk of a business lawsuit is always looming. Companies work with numerous individuals and entities both inside and outside their organizations,

Texas companies that hire employees need to know about the various wage and hour laws that govern their businesses. These include both federal state laws concerning minimum wage, overtime, and other matters. Whether you’re a

Every new company has certain tasks to handle, including in the legal realm. The challenge is to ensure that regulatory obligations are met and the risk of litigation is minimized. This is no less true

The first step in making your business official is registering it with the Texas Secretary of State. The second step is to formalize how exactly the business is going to be operated. Governance documents are

In recent years, many companies located in high-cost-of-living states have chosen to relocate their headquarters to Texas. Our state is considered by many companies, large and small, to have a business-friendly environment. If you have

Small business success begins with careful planning for the future. That includes preparing for inevitable changes, both expected and unexpected, that your company may encounter. Business succession planning is aimed at just this. The goal

Every Texas business can benefit from the skill and counsel of an experienced business and corporate law firm. However, a client’s precise needs vary from one industry to another. Such is the case with technology

Texas is home to numerous small and independent medical practices. These clinics, offices, and other facilities are subject to the same laws and regulations that govern larger establishments. Despite their need for compliance, however, they

Independent contractors, also known as 1099 workers, are self-employed individuals. Many businesses use independent contractors for isolated projects that are outside the scope of their normal business. And while the independent contracting system has been

If you own a business, you know the importance of having well-written contracts with the parties with whom you work. But a contract is only useful to the extent that the parties abide by their