Is now the best time to reconsider your office layout or seek expansion in the Austin Metro market? As a small to mid-market business owner, […]
Thinking About Borrowing Money for Your Business?
For many entrepreneurs, borrowing money through loans is one of the few options available to raise capital when starting or growing a business. While borrowing […]
A Restaurateur’s Guide to Commercial Real Estate Leases in Texas
Austin is renowned for its barbecue, attractions, and fresh culinary offerings. Some even cite the city as one of the top foodie cities. Opening a […]
What Buyers Need to Know About Acquiring AI Companies in Data-Sensitive Industries
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) always come with risk, especially when intellectual property (IP) and sensitive data are involved. But if the company you’re acquiring develops […]
What Business Owners Need to Know About Mergers & Acquisitions Insurance
If you’re a business owner preparing to sell—or considering buying—a business, there’s one tool you may not be familiar with but should be: M&A insurance. […]
Hiring in the Age of Deepfakes and AI Interviews for Small Business
Small business leaders are already evolving their leadership strategies to include generative AI, from internal communication to how they hire. Generative AI promises to boost […]
Judge Lets Landmark Lawsuit Against OpenAI Move Forward
On March 26, 2025, U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein ruled that a copyright lawsuit from The New York Times and several other media organizations against […]
The Ball Is in Your Court: Lessons from the Latest Netflix Copyright Dispute
Creative assets exchange countless hands between studios, writers, and producers in the film industry. The latest high-profile case involves Netflix, LeBron James, and screenwriter Rob […]
The New Texas Business Courts: What Business Owners Need to Know
Texas business owners should prepare for a significant shift in how high-value commercial disputes are handled. In 2023, the Texas Legislature authorized the creation of […]
Drake vs. UMG: The Legal Battle Behind the Rap Feud
The 2025 Super Bowl halftime show was unforgettable — not just for the music, but for the legal drama it reignited. Kendrick Lamar’s performance of […]
Business Implications of the FTC’s Tougher Privacy Protections
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized significant updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA), reinforcing protections for children’s data and empowering parents […]
Could You Make This Mistake with Your Small Business?
Running a business comes with countless responsibilities; even the most diligent owners can let important details fall through the cracks. Unfortunately, even a single oversight […]
Defamation Lawsuits & Concerns for Texas Companies
Defamation lawsuits are something that people are generally aware of, but they aren’t well understood. Tune into this blog where Elizabeth Harris, business attorney and […]
US Judicial Panel to Develop New Rules for AI-Generated Evidence in Courts
One of the latest developments impacting businesses is a federal panel’s decision to draft rules for regulating AI-generated evidence. But what does that even mean, […]
Understanding Texas’ Court System and the New 15th Court of Appeals
The Texas judicial system is distinct in both its structure and the broad range of cases it manages, from local criminal cases to large-scale business […]
