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Shareholder disputes can arise in any company, regardless of its size or sector, often leading to significant disruptions in business operations. These disputes may stem from disagreements over business strategy, dividend policies, or breaches of shareholder agreements. A skilled shareholder dispute lawyer plays a crucial role in resolving these conflicts, employing negotiation, mediation, and, if … Read more

You may not have the “Coke Formula” in your business, but you almost certainly have “trade secrets” which you can protect under the law.  Trade secrets can be almost anything a company (1) keeps secret and (2) has value because of its secrecy.  Customer lists and key contact information, customer needs, pricing, and market information … Read more

Non-compete agreements provide serious protection against competition from former employees, but can substantially limit their future work ability. Employees cannot compete against their current employers.  Once separated, employees are free to use the skills, connections, and knowledge learned to take business from their former employers.  However, employers in Texas can limit the loss from this … Read more

Texas employers use non-solicit agreements to prevent potentially devastating unfair competition. Non-Solicit agreements are enforceable, but must comply with time, geography, and activity limits. Since they are post-employment covenants like non-competes, non-solicit agreements must comply with Chapter 15 of the Texas Business & Commerce Code.  And, if they are way too broad, trying to enforce them … Read more