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

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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

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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

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Buying a Company & Defensive Due Diligence

Due diligence for a business buyout or asset acquisition is a process that usually begins after signing a letter of intent (LOI) which sets forth the parties’ desire to buy and sell a company or assets. Many people use the … Continue reading

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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

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