Business Disputes

Reading unkind words about you or your business on social media is never pleasant. When those words come from a rival company, it is not uncommon to feel even more unsettled. Consumers are entitled to their opinions about various businesses and their comments are generally not grounds for legal action. However, a rival business making…

Congratulations! You have decided to start that business that you have been thinking about for a long time. However, deciding to go into business is the easiest part. Now you must make decisions that will affect your business moving forward. One of the first and most important is the business’s structure. The type of structure…

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is meant to protect confidential information from being released. If a person who signs an NDA discloses any information covered by the document, legal recourse is available. Texas law takes the issue of non-disclosure a step further. Even when an employee refuses to sign an NDA, they are still under a…

You write out contracts to protect your company from unreasonable demands and failures by others. When another person or business fails to fulfill its contractual obligations to you or your company, you may suffer significant financial losses.  An employee, supplier or client violating their contract with you could cause real damage and disrupt your daily…

As a business owner, it’s reasonable that you’d have to work with many different entities and individuals. Third parties may provide essential services to your business, such as delivering specific items you sell to your location or delivering the basics to keep your business up and running.  Normally, when you have a contract with another…

As a business owner, you trust your accountant a lot. But what if that trust is mislaid? It’s difficult to consider, especially when you have a long-standing relationship with someone, but that’s precisely when fraud and theft are most likely to occur. After all, someone can hardly defraud your company before they’ve established credibility. Can…

When a person or an organization in a joint contract with you doesn’t live up to their end of the bargain, what can you do? Like most things in life, it can depend on the circumstances. How much does the breach of contract damage you? You may have high expectations for the other party that…

Breach of contract can cause issues for your business in a wide variety of ways, especially if a vendor is the one who fails to uphold an agreement. People may understand that if a vendor fails to fulfill their contract, they might have to pay more for supplies elsewhere. What they may not consider are…

Owning and operating a successful business is the dream of many San Antonio residents. These people have worked hard to achieve success and to anticipate any roadblocks that might stand in their way. Unfortunately, many business owners feel blindsided when civil litigation arises over what seems like a simple employment dispute. Employees in Texas and…