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Architects and Engineers: What Can They Copyright and Protect?
September 12, 2017
When an architect creates a design, who owns the rights to that work? Who has...
Copyright Transfer Agreement: How to Transfer a Copyright
September 5, 2017
Copyright is a type of personal property right that grants the owner of the copyright...
Terminating a Franchise Agreement: How to Get out of a Franchise Business
August 29, 2017
A franchise can be a quick way to go into business. If you are the...
How to Mitigate Co-employment Risks When Using a Staffing Agency
August 22, 2017
When an employee has two employers who each have actual or potential legal rights and...
Licensing Agreements: How to License Your Intellectual Property
August 15, 2017
Have you ever thought of licensing one or more pieces of your intellectual property? It’s...
Employee Monitoring: Do You Have a Right to Monitor Your Employees’ Electronic Messages?
August 8, 2017
Data and security breaches have become a fact of business life. Corporate espionage has been...
Boss Retaliating Against Me: How to Prove Employee Retaliation
August 1, 2017
Retaliation is an action an employer takes against an employee to punish him or her...
Can You Really Say That in Your Business? Trademark Disparagement Clause Found Unconstitutional
July 27, 2017
Do what you want and say what you will. Trademark decorum has left the USA....
Does an LLC Need a Board of Directors?
July 25, 2017
A limited liability company or LLC does not need a board of directors, but it...
Can You Sue a Company for Misrepresentation?
July 18, 2017
It is an unfortunate fact of business that there exist vendors, suppliers, and other third...
What Is the Difference Between Copyright and Intellectual Property?
July 11, 2017
Let’s take a look at each concept individually with an overview of intellectual property, a...
Are Non-compete Agreements in Texas Enforceable in Other States?
July 4, 2017
Many people willingly sign non-compete agreements with employers without stopping to read the fine print or consider...