The Duties Inherent in the Corporate Business Form When you're planning on setting up a new business enterprise, the corporate form can be attractive. After all, it can shield your personal assets from liability for the obligations of the company. ...

What It Is and How It Works If you've thought much about or talked with anyone regarding the preparation of an effective estate plan, you've likely heard the term "power of attorney." You may even be familiar with the term "durable power of ...

Business Agreements in the Digital Age In an earlier blog, we looked at the enforceability of an oral agreement. With the advent of the Internet, though, more and more business is conducted online. You can ask the parties to a contract to sign, ...

Tips for Protecting Your Assets from Creditors or Judgments Simple Steps You Can Take There's no sure-fire way to avoid risk, but there are steps you can take to minimize it. If you've worked hard to create personal wealth, it's critical that you ...

Taking the Right Steps to Protect Yourself at the Startup of a Business When you've decided to start a new business, the sheer number of issues you need to address can be overwhelming. There may be none more important, though, than making certain ...

Legal Issues That Can Be Used to Void a Contract In an earlier blog, we looked at the requirements for a valid and enforceable contract. We discussed the requirement that both parties must have the ability (or capacity) to enter into a contract. We ...

Protecting Your Business in an Era of Employee Mobility ...

When Does Texas Law Require that a Contract Be in Writing? In business, the terms of many agreements are hammered out over the phone or at a meeting. An important question to address, though, is the extent to which verbal promises are enforceable. ...

Contract Law in Texas Ensuring that Your Business Agreements are Valid When you're running a business, the agreements you enter into are crucial to your bottom line and to the ultimate success of your enterprise. You should always work with an ...

Preparing the Necessary Paperwork to Set Up Your New Enterprise You've had the dream for a long time—being your own boss, setting your own hours, being completely responsible for your own success. If you're planning on going into business for ...