Author Archives: James Blake

Central Texas & Austin Community Involvement

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2012 RISE Entrepreneurship Texas Business Law Presentations

Austin business attorney James Blake is pleased to announce that he will host three RISE Entrepreneurship Conference lectures in 2012.  The presentations cover topics relevant to startups, entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs, and nonprofits.  All presentations will be held at the newly … Continue reading

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Financial Issues for Choosing a Business Entity & Incorporation: Beyond the Basics

The average entrepreneur or business startup is aware of general differences between LLCs and corporations.  When choosing a business entity type, most startups decide the LLC vs corporation question based on general business tax issues and considerations of corporate formalities.  … Continue reading

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Sending & Responding to Breach of Contract or Cease & Desist Letters

Sending or receiving a demand letter can be an emotionally charged experience with many opportunities for mistakes when you don’t consult experienced legal counsel.  If you’re the victim of a breach of contract or intellectual property infringement, a business attorney … Continue reading

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FATCA: Foreign & International Business Tax Reporting Challenges

Tax filing in 2012 will be different for many taxpayers this year.  The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) was designed to fight tax evasion by requiring U.S. citizens, residents, and even nonresident taxpayers to report financial assets that are … Continue reading

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