The Statute of Frauds: What Contracts Need to Be in Writing?
Let’s look at the following scenario: You own a retail store that sells sporting goods. One...
Author: Charles Vethan
How to Avoid Forming an Accidental Contract
Imagine your company manufactures and sells farming equipment. A potential buyer contacts you via email...
When Does the UCC Not Apply?
If you read our previous blog about the Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC"), you know that the UCC provides...
The Rules of Business
If you visit any online retailer and search for books about “the rules of business,”...
Bloomberg Got the Non-compete Wrong
A few weeks ago, one of my favorite authors at Bloomberg, Justin Fox, dropped the...
Causes of Partnership / Shareholder Disputes
What causes a great company to turn into a grotesque refraction of its own founders’...
Overreaching Machine Shop Partner Gets Tooled
A minority shareholder in a prominent Houston machine shop that serves the oil and gas...
Does a Trademark Registration Ever Expire?
From small start-up companies to large corporations, business owners understand the value of a distinguishing...
What Is Trademark Infringement?
Trademark infringement occurs when there is a violation of the exclusive rights attached to a...
How to Trademark a Phrase
If you have created a phrase or word that represents something valuable to your company...