Fraudulent conveyance, also known as fraudulent transfer, is a serious legal issue that can arise during bankruptcy proceedings or debt collection. It occurs when a debtor transfers assets to another party with the intention of avoiding creditors. This hinders a...
Business Disputes
4 tips for communicating with your suppliers to avoid disputes
The relationship between you and your suppliers should be a top priority. One of the ways to prioritize this relationship is by having excellent communication. Here are four tips for communicating with your supplier: 1. Communicate early While your supplier contracts...
Shielding your Houston company from lawsuits in the digital age
The modern Texas business landscape presents a broader array of legal challenges than ever before. As companies increasingly operate in the digital sphere, the potential for business disputes and litigation can further escalate. A disgruntled customer with a viral...
Tips to protect your business from wire fraud
The use of telecommunications or information technology to carry out fraudulent activities, collectively referred to as wire fraud, has been on the rise over the past several years. As fraudsters refine their methods, no business is safe. Everyone is at risk of...
Safeguarding small businesses against employee lawsuits
For small business owners, navigating the complexities of serving as a boss to any number of employees can be a challenging part of day-to-day operations. Partially because – and they often do – when things go wrong, the threat of a lawsuit can loom large over a small...
Is your company’s intellectual property being infringed upon?
Intellectual property (IP) infringement can be a serious threat to any business, particularly in an era where information is increasingly both easily accessible and shareable. If your company's IP is being infringed upon, it’s crucial to act swiftly and decisively to...
Has your business partner broken your agreement?
When two people decide to start a business together, it’s important for them to use a business partnership agreement. This is essentially a legal contract. It helps to define their relationship and gives them different responsibilities and obligations. This can help...
4 tips for communicating with suppliers
A significant percentage of supplier disputes occur due to poor communication. If a business communicates effectively with suppliers, and vice versa, the chances of mistakes, such as delays and the delivery of the wrong materials, may decrease. Below are four tips for...
My employee is engaging in fraud. What do I do?
From ensuring compliance with applicable regulations to marketing, dealing with vendors and managing day-to-day operations, running a business is anything but a walk in the park. As a result, you likely need support in the form of employees to run your company. When...
How to handle a disgruntled employee: 4 tips
Chances are you do your best to improve employee satisfaction. However, one of your workers may be unhappy. Numerous factors can lead to this, including disagreements with coworkers, feeling overlooked, disagreeing with how management handled an issue and so on. It's...