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...
Going through a divorce can be a difficult process. You can expect to experience a roller-coaster series of emotions, and not having all the information or understanding the law can lead to additional financial stress and strain. And, if you and your spouse have...
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...
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...
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...
Berlandi Nussbaum & Reitzas LLP (“BNR”) of New York, NY and Brophy & Devaney LAW, PLLC (“Brophy”) of Austin, TX, are pleased to announce their affiliation beginning November 1, 2021. While each law firm will remain separate for now, they will combine resources...
As in other states, Texas law recognizes that businesses may have the right to create non-compete agreements with employees. Also called non-competition agreements, these types of contracts may restrict workers from offering services to or sharing privileged...
For whatever reason, you’ve decided that a certain minority shareholder in your company has got to go. Whether they are acting disruptively, harassing you with improper requests for dividend issuance or otherwise interfering with your ability to run the company, you...
