Legal Alerts & Practice Pointers
Historic Millett Opera House In Austin Is Setting The Stage To Bring Music Back Again!
Fresh off a successful Austin Museum Day this month, the Millett Opera House Foundation has announced plans to bring music back to the Historic building. Captain Charles Millett, founder and first owner of the building located at 110 E 9th Street...
Non-compete, Non-solication & Non-disclosure Agreements – Look Before You Leap!
Pledges not to compete are often found in employment contracts when the employee has access to sensitive information about a business or that business’ client base. Texas is different than many other states when it comes to non-compete,...
What To Consider Before Hiring Your First Employee
Austin-Round Rock was recently named one of the top places to start a small business in the United States by the officials at RewardExpert, a company that helps users maximize credit card and travel rewards. With small businesses ripe for growth in...
Things To Consider Before Your Summer Intern Arrives
Summer Internship programs can be valuable experiences for both the business and the intern. There is perhaps no better way for an aspiring young person to learn what truly happens in her or his chosen career path than by getting real life...
Independent Contractor Vs Employee What’s Best For Your Business?
As your business grows, you will invariably reach a point where you simply cannot manage all aspects of the business without help. But many small business owners are finding it increasingly difficult to find quality employees to fill needed...
Common Mistakes Employers Make With At-will Employment In Texas
Texas law permits private employers and nonprofit organizations to offer at-will employment – a term used to refer to an employment arrangement in which either party may terminate the relationship at any time without cause. Unfortunately, some...
Misclassifying A Worker As An Independent Contractor When She Or He Is Really An Employee Can Be Costly
There are many areas in which Texas business owners can rejoice in their freedom to define their own destiny; misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor when they should be characterized as an employee is not one! Do not make the mistake...
4 Things You Should Do Before Opening A Business In Your Home
According to Small Business Trends, 69% of U.S. entrepreneurs start their businesses at home. While neighbors probably will not complain about a few visitors who look and act like guests, a steady stream of clients and customers parking in front of...
Legal Questions You Should Consider Before Joining A Nonprofit Board
Most people who serve as an officer or director of a charitable or nonprofit organization do so because of a sincere desire to help support a mission or purpose in which they believe deeply. When contemplating giving of your valuable resources or...