Modern technology offers an entity unprecedented access to monitor others. Since employers are responsible for protecting their companies' interests, they use various surveillance techniques to help their businesses. Employees expect a reasonable amount of privacy and...
Companies that publish misleading information or make false statements concerning their company to entice investors to move toward the company commit shareholder fraud. Fraud can also include a company engaging in misconduct in areas of misusing controlling interests...
All couples experience stress, and one of the top stressors in a marriage is finances. It’s no surprise then that when a spouse is contemplating a divorce, a key concern is, if I get divorced, will I be able to get support. Spousal maintenance, support and alimony are...
A corporation is a legal entity formed for a specific purpose under state law. All corporations have officers and directors responsible for carrying out the business purpose. In Texas, corporate officers and directors have specific fiduciary duties to shareholders....
Divorce is difficult. It can trigger all sorts of unsettling, uncomfortable and frightening feelings, such as depression, anger, denial, bargaining, and acceptance. Educating yourself with some of the basic principles of family law may help alleviate some of these...
New construction means a lot is at stake for the community and its people. The Austin downtown area has 19 million square feet of planned space and 9.2 million square feet in the midst of construction, according to the Downtown Austin Alliance’s annual report. That...
If your business needs to resolve a dispute with another party, you may decide to litigate the issue in a court of law. Some common business litigation issues revolve around shareholder disputes, contract issues and breaches of fiduciary duty. According to the Legal...
Family businesses can face dissolution when key players and employees can not agree on essential matters or their personalities clash. In addition, conflicts can arise when senior managers have inconsistent policies for family and non-family employees. These are some...
No matter what industry you are in, you must have good ideas in order for your business to survive. You should also know how to protect your ideas in case a competitor tries to use them. From logos to web design to products, anything you come up with is your...
