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Cybersquatting, Domain Name Disputes & Trademark Infringement

Trademark infringement issues relating to domain name disputes and cybersquatting is an ever increasing concern for many businesses. Trademark infringement litigation and domain name disputes are also likely to increase in the future as domain name availability is shrinking at … Continue reading

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Construction Law & Construction Contract Agreements for Construction Project Security

Construction contracts can be a ticking time bomb for real estate owners, developers, architects, contractors, and subcontractors if they are unaware of construction law. Texas construction contracts are regulated by both federal and Texas construction law. Failure to follow federal … Continue reading

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Disclaimed Warranties & Representations: Promissory Fraud & the Right to Lie

What your mom taught you about telling the truth is still good advice.  While it may seem to go without saying, at least one judge has reaffirmed your mother’s rule: “it’s not okay to lie,” even if your contract says … Continue reading

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Service & Restaurant Employee Wages: Avoid Labor Law Litigation

Restaurants and other service-based businesses benefit from an exception to state and federal minimum wage laws, allowing employees who receive tips for their services to be paid less than the $7.25 federal minimum.  In Texas, “tipped employees” may be paid … Continue reading

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