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....
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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...
Misunderstandings can lead to a breach of contract
A breach of contract often sounds malicious: One party signed a contract and then intentionally failed to adhere to its terms. In many cases, though, the true issue is miscommunication or a misunderstanding. This doesn’t mean it’s not a breach -- it is -- but it may...
Do you qualify to break your commercial lease?
Business owners generally have the best of intentions when they enter into a commercial lease. Various factors may change, diminishing a business owner's need for their leased space. Maybe their entrepreneurial endeavor hasn't been as successful as they would have...
Will Texas companies need to resolve their differences in business-only courts in the future?
Many states' lawmakers, including those in Texas, have in recent years considered setting up a business-only court system like the Chancery Court in Delaware. Proponents of Texas' newly introduced House Bill 1875 aim to see this plan come into fruition. So, too, does...
2 ways to take action when a business won’t pay your company
Whether your company fixes plaster, consults for business mergers or builds furniture, you expect to get paid for the goods or services that you provide your clients or customers. You wouldn't be able to continue operating a business or paying your expenses if you...
