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Author Archives: James Blake
Enforcing Texas Employment Contracts & Non-Compete Agreements
Non-compete agreements in employment contracts are often misunderstood by both employers and employees. Texas employment law generally protects employees, and Texas is known as a right to work state, often construing employment contracts and non-compete agreements against employers. Employees must … Continue reading
Posted in Non-Compete Agreements
Tagged Austin Business Attorney, Austin Contract Attorney, Business Contract Agreements, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, non-compete agreement
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Selling a C-Corp: Stock Sale vs Asset Sale
Selling a corporation is generally achieved by either an asset sale or by selling all company stock. When selling a business in Texas, selling the stock of a C-corporation rather than just selling the company assets often results in better … Continue reading
Posted in Selling a Business
Tagged Asset Sale, Austin Business Attorney, BL, Business Lawyer Austin, Business Strategy, Exit Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, Selling a Business, Selling Company Assets, Selling Corporate Stock
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Texas Commercial Lease Types & Commercial Lease Negotiation
In Texas, there is no “standard” commercial lease. Landlords and tenants should prudently review lease agreements and fully understand the allocation all risks, operating expenses, payment obligations, and performance obligations of the parties in order to effectively negotiate a commercial … Continue reading
Posted in Commercial Real Estate Law
Tagged Austin Business Attorney, Austin Real Estate Attorney, Austin Real Estate Lawyer, Lease Negotiation, REC, Texas Business Litigation Attorney
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Using Non Disclosure Agreements on a “Need to Grow” Basis
As a business lawyer in Austin, Texas, a city swarming with high-tech entrepreneurs, I can’t tell you how often I’m approached about non disclosure agreement (NDA) issues. Often, a start up business or entrepreneur asks me to draft a confidentiality … Continue reading
Posted in Non-Disclosure Agreements
Tagged Austin Contract Attorney, Austin Intellectual Property Lawyer, BL, Business Contract Agreements, Business Lawyer Austin, Intellectual Property
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