Tag Archives: Austin Business Attorney

Using Negative Incentives in Outsourcing Agreements to Drive Performance

It’s increasingly necessary to use negative, compensation-reducing mechanisms to prevent vendors from intentional or negligent breach of contract that may damage your company or brand. This is particularly true in international business or contracting for foreign outsourcing services. In foreign … Continue reading

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Beware Finder’s Fees & Unlicensed Business Brokers

If you’re an entrepreneur or startup business seeking investor financing, the sense of urgency and desire to secure angel investor funding can sometimes lead to mistakes with serious consequences. Paying a “finder’s fee” or other type of benefit to an … Continue reading

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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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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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