Author Archives: James Blake

IRS Employee Reclassification: Independent Contractor vs Employee

Small businesses often prefer to hire workers as independent contractors, rather than as employees, in order to avoid payroll taxes, benefits, and other related burdens. This is a perfectly acceptable practice, unless the worker would be considered an “employee” in … Continue reading

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Texas Franchise Law & Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual property in the form of trade names, trademarks, and service marks lie at the heart of franchise law, and a Texas franchise attorney can be helpful for licensing intellectual property (including intellectual property relating to your brand) while avoiding … Continue reading

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Tortious Interference: Texas Business Litigation

Business and partnership disputes can bring out the worst in people.  When a business partner, shareholder, employee, customer, or business executive feels they’ve been wronged through a breach of contract or other unfair treatment, irrational and illegal behavior can be … Continue reading

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Family Estate Planning for Children

Estate planning is especially important for families with children.  A last will and testament is a cornerstone of family estate planning for children.  Additionally, it’s important to consult an estate planning attorney about appointment of guardian for children, contingent trusts … Continue reading

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Starting a Business in Texas: Business Formation & Business Documentation

Diligent business planning and well-structured investor agreements are critical for anyone investing in a company or starting a business in Texas.  If you will have business partners or business investors, it’s especially important to structure your business planning, partnership agreements, … Continue reading

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