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What Business Owners Need to Know About Mergers and 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…

1 year ago

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.…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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,…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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.…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

Not Very Demure, Not Very Mindful: Why You Should Be Proactive in Trademarking

TikTok creator Jools Lebron, who popularized the “very demure” catchphrase, found herself facing a legal battle after someone else filed…

2 years ago

Understanding Third-Party Subpoenas in Business Litigation

In business litigation, it’s not uncommon for companies or individuals to be drawn into a dispute they aren’t directly involved…

2 years ago

How Recent SEC Settlements Affirm the Importance of Robust Whistleblower Protections for Your Business

In the wake of recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges against companies like TransUnion and Acadia Healthcare for…

2 years ago

Ensuring Tax Deductibility for Donations: What Nonprofits and Donors Need to Know

Has your business considered making a charitable donation or grant for a nonprofit? Let’s take time to discuss an important…

2 years ago