Author Archives: James Blake

Website Terms of Use & Click-Wrap Agreements for Effective Business Strategy

Almost every web page has a “click-wrap agreement” style of disclaimer, terms of use (TOU), or terms and conditions of service. This is true even for sites that are not business or e-commerce websites. Software, application, and website terms of … Continue reading

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Legal Principles for Tech Startup & IP Development

Intellectual property development for technology startup companies comes hand-in-hand with the opportunity to fall into a number of legal and strategic pitfalls. Some are obvious, while others can present counter-intuitive opportunities for early-stage startup mistakes. There’s no “free pass” for … Continue reading

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Commercial Real Estate Insurance & Replacement Insurance Loopholes: Reconstruction Costs

Real estate insurance policies often include replacement insurance terms for the reconstruction costs of repairing or rebuilding real estate property after a catastrophic event such as a fire or flood. But many commercial real estate investors may have a false … Continue reading

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Austin Innovation Week & RISE Entrepreneurship Conference Presentations

We are proud to announce two new business law presentations in the month of May. For the third year in a row, we are hosting a presentation with the RISE Entrepreneurship Conference. We are also hosting a business law presentation … Continue reading

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Durable Power of Attorney for Estate Planning

A durable power of attorney is an important estate planning tool that can protect you and make life easier for your family if you become incapacitated.  A durable power of attorney can be of several types, including a financial power … Continue reading

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