Keeping Proprietary Information Safe During Business Negotiations
Negotiation is a process in which two or more parties with varying needs and goals discuss a problem to find a mutually satisfactory solution. In the course of negotiations, it is common for parties to [...]
Protecting a Company from Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
A trade secret can be any formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, process, or collection of information used in a business which derives independent economic value from not being generally known or readily ascertainable to [...]
The Basics: How Does Insurance Impact Litigation Strategy?
In the normal course of business, companies purchase insurance to help manage risks. Some of the most common types of insurance purchased by businesses include commercial general liability, professional liability, and directors’ and officers’ liability. [...]
Breach of Contract Damages: What Should I Expect to Recover (or Pay)?
In a breach of contract case, one or both sides claim that the other party involved in the agreement has failed to live up to the terms of the contract. There are several types of [...]
How to Protect Your Commercial Real Estate from Squatters
For commercial real estate owners, squatters can be a significant nuisance. They can damage property, lower property values, and can even jeopardize your ownership rights. In certain circumstances, allowing squatters on your real estate property [...]
When Will Assets be Disproportionately Distributed Due to Fraud in a Texas Divorce?
Texas is a community property state, which requires that spouses going through a divorce make a just and right distribution of marital property. For most couples, this means making an equal split of the value [...]
Tips for Creating a Family Business Succession Plan
Business succession planning is the most logical, practical, and streamlined process for a small business owner to hand over the business to the next generation and exit the company. It can be just as important, [...]
Moving Children Post Divorce in Texas
When going through a divorce, many parents like to believe all the important issues concerning their children will be resolved once and for all with the final divorce decree. In reality, life circumstances often change [...]