Author Archives: James Blake

Intellectual Property Licensing: OSS for User Adoption & IT Sales

The rise of open source software (OSS) is one of the most remarkable intellectual property and IT law trends to blossom in the last decade. “Giving away” intellectual property once seemed counterintuitive, but it is now a cornerstone of business … Continue reading

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Foreign Company Registration & Business Organization: Business Tax for Foreign Owned Companies

Business organization for foreign owned companies and foreign owned corporations in Texas requires several important business formation and business tax considerations. In addition to Texas law that requires registration for foreign corporations in Texas, an international business attorney in Texas … Continue reading

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Texas Construction Contract Law & Construction Contract Required Disclosures

Many contractors and repairmen are unaware that both state and federal law requires a number of disclaimers and other provisions for construction contracts. Failing to follow the law can set you up for significant legal and financial problems. In Texas, … Continue reading

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Presentation: Business Law Strategies that Accelerate Small Business Valuation

To maximize value growth for small business, your business organization should start with a focus on business valuation benchmarks and exit strategy toward selling a company, with a comprehensive investment, business planning, business operations, and business law strategy. Austin business … Continue reading

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Texas Construction Contract Negotiation for Subcontractors

Texas construction contract law is full of pitfalls for the unwary. This is particularly true for subcontractors, who often have little bargaining power in construction contract negotiation. A subcontractor contract that hasn’t been reviewed by a Texas construction lawyer may … Continue reading

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