You cannot just ignore it when an employee, supplier or service provider violates a contract with your company. Ignoring contractual failures can set a dangerous precedent and also leave your company to absorb losses caused by someone else's behavior. You need to act...
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Firing someone? Know how to protect your company and clients
It’s never pleasant to fire someone, but every manager gets put into that position sooner or later. Unfortunately, an angry, embittered ex-employee can do a lot of damage to your company and your brand's reputation on their way out the door, if they’re so inclined....
Fraud in the airline industry
It is upsetting to be taken advantage of by others As someone who works in aviation, you should take fraud seriously. Fraud is highly prominent in the airline industry, both within the United States and internationally. Airline transaction fraud is a big problem for...
Can I waive my contract’s “good faith and fair dealing” clause?
There’s an implied “good faith and fair dealing” covenant contained in every contract. It essentially amounts to an agreement that both parties make to do their best to comply with the terms of their agreement and be respectful of one another’s circumstances when...
Beware of wire fraud, email scams in your Texas business
If you are new to the world of business, nefarious individuals or groups may see you as an easy target upon which to perpetrate wire fraud. On the other hand, even companies that have thrived for years in the Houston region are not safe from various kinds of fraud....
Why you need to take care with indemnity clauses
Well-written contracts are essential for your business to succeed. They can protect you when things go wrong. Yet, any party you sign a contract with will want the agreement to protect their interests. Thus you have two sides, both hoping the arrangement will work in...
Can you protect your business from online fraud?
Online fraud has risen during the past year. With more businesses than ever forced online, fraudsters have taken full advantage. Juniper Research estimates online fraud reached $17.5 billion last year, and they forecast it will rise to $21 billion this year. Trading...
Should you make your employees sign a non-compete agreement?
Non-compete agreements vary in their specific wording and intent, but the general idea is that an employee who takes a job is told that they cannot leave to join the competition or create their own competing company. This may only be for a set time, such as two years...
New Air Force One project hits a snag here in Texas
Most people refer to Air Force One as the plane in which the U.S. president travels -- basically a flying White House that can hold 70 passengers. The president’s plane has an office, conference room and even a gym. More importantly, it has secure communications...
How should you respond to a supplier’s breach of contract?
Whether you run a restaurant, a retail shop or a manufacturing facility, reliable suppliers are key to daily operations. Your company needs to know that it has critical resources available to turnout products, keep manufacturing staff productive or bring customers...
