Business Law

In the construction industry, a project is only as strong as the people working on it. When a subcontractor fails to meet expectations -- whether through subpar workmanship, missed deadlines or contract violations -- their approach can result in costly delays and...

All business activities in Texas are regulated by contracts. Contracts outline the rights and obligations of all parties. For the most part, the terms of a contract are honored and business goes smoothly. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Contracts can be...

It is no small feat for a business to successfully navigate the maze of commercial litigation and emerge with a judgment against a debtor. However, the battle does not end with the court’s decision. The real challenge begins with enforcing the judgment and collecting...

A contract breach can be complicated to sort out, but there are legal options. It starts with identifying exactly how the contract has been broken. From there, you can determine liability and connect that to any potential harm that was suffered. Every situation is...

You likely wear many hats throughout your day if you're a business owner. Human resources, operations, purchasing, finance - you handle all of it. While running your own business is exhilarating, it's also overwhelming. Now may be the time to ask yourself, "Is it time...

Even with countless mitigation tactics in place, your business cannot be invulnerable to contract disputes. That said, the more pressing concern is knowing how to handle this kind of problem effectively. First, you must know what mistakes to avoid when facing a...

People have a variety of reasons for starting a business. Maybe you have an excellent business idea and you’re excited to see how it pans out. Maybe you’re tired of working at someone else’s company and you want to start one that you own. Regardless of specific...

As a business owner looking for premises to lease, you need to be aware of many issues. One of those is the zoning restrictions relevant to the particular area. There is no point in finding a space to rent that you can imagine as just right for your business if you...

A good business partnership can be a dream come true and a massive boost to your ability to achieve your dreams. But not all partnerships stand the test of time.  All it takes is one long-simmering resentment to rise to the surface for a full-blown battle to start,...

Many business owners do not own the buildings they occupy. Instead, businesses will often lease a building with the building owner. For business owners, it can be cost-effective to rent a building for their business and focus their finances on improving the company. ...