Disclaimers be damned. A Texas pop-up bar has lost an intellectual property suit against Viacom – the owners of the SpongeBob SquarePants brand – for […]
How to Determine If a Delaware C-Corp is Right for Your Business
Prospective business owners have a variety of options when it comes to choosing how their business will function and operate. Whether your business is a […]
Livestreaming and IP Law: Reaction Meta Meets the DMCA
In the online world, the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) is the prevailing intellectual property (IP) doctrine. It criminalizes the distribution of copyrighted works via […]
The Basics of Livestreaming and Intellectual Property Law
Live streaming is arguably the next big thing in at-home entertainment. Perhaps its growing popularity is a response to the isolation imposed by COVID restrictions, in which […]
What to Know About Buying Distressed Commercial Properties
Buying distressed commercial property can be hugely tempting for retailers looking for inexpensive property or investors aiming for high returns. Especially for first-time buyers looking […]
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Texas Commercial Leases
From an idea to execution, starting a business is no small task. It requires forethought, industry insights, and a stomach for setbacks. And for many […]
An Actual Business Lesson from HBO’s “Succession”
The daringly dramatic and fiercely funny series from writer and creator Jesse Armstrong, Succession, was the small-talk topic of the fall. The series follows the […]
Why Boldness is the Future of Business in 2022
Success in the post-pandemic marketplace is the product of bold acts from bold entrepreneurs. Economic hardship triggers our flight-or-fight response – it’s how we as […]
5 Tips for Implementing Secure Digital Contracts
Digital contracts are a small way businesses can achieve ample growth. They function exactly like paper contracts but exist only as files and data exchanged […]
How Inflation in 2021 Affects Business
It’s no secret that prices on commodities like meats, lumber, and gas are higher than ever. In 2020, the Federal Government anticipated inflation to increase […]
The Basics of Non-Disclosure Agreements
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are an essential tool for business owners. NDAs are legally binding contracts that limit one or more parties from disclosing confidential information […]
Digital Deal-Making for Businesses in 2021
Technological progress is altering the way we live, think, and do business. Our physical world is increasingly intertwining with the virtual world. We are becoming […]
Case Study: The Story of a North Dallas Zoning Battle on Forest Lane
After years of blithe stagnation, a long-forgotten lot near the Dallas North Tollway finally received a bid. The lot, held by the city to build […]
Evaluating Religious Exemption Requests from Mandatory Employee COVID Vaccine Policies
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires employers with more than 15 employees to reasonably accommodate an employee’s (or prospective employee’s) refusal […]
Austin’s Brownfields: An Examination of Environmental Contamination
The demand for Austin residential and commercial real estate shows no signs of slowing. Lucrative employment options, unbridled population growth, the affordable market (when compared […]