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Avoid Online Copyright Infringement Lawsuits Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act

If your website allows others to post or upload content, online copyright infringement lawsuits are probably at the top of your list of worries. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) provides a safe harbor for “online service providers” that can … Continue reading

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Texas Construction Contracts: Tips for Contractors to Avoid Illegal Contracts

Construction contracts are subject to both state and federal laws. In Texas, there are many rules requiring specific disclosures and clauses in your construction contract. The same is true at the federal level. Many, if not most contractors are unaware … Continue reading

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Restaurant Owners: More Wage & Tip Pool Violations to Avoid

Restaurant owners frequently work in their own restaurants as cooks, bartenders, servers, etc. Yet despite doing the same job, an employer working as a restaurant employee doesn’t have the same rights as other employees. Under state and federal law, certain … Continue reading

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Outsourcing Agreements with Positive Incentive Price Structures to Drive Performance

Outsourcing often provides cost efficient ways to procure quality goods and services. Yet, a successful outsourcing agreement must do more than simply lock in a good price or a mere time advantage – it must also provide a company with … 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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