Dallas Texas Business Law Blog
It may be in your best interests to use an employment contract
A new team member in your business is always exciting. A previously vacant role being filled means your crew will operate more effectively. A new hire also means there is new potential ready to learn how to operate within your venture. Before their first day, though,...
What you need to know when selling your business
There are many reasons you may decide to sell a business. Maybe it is time to retire, you want to move on to the next big idea or you simply want to spend more time with your family. Selling a business can give you the financial push you need to move forward with...
Protecting trade secrets in the cyber age
In a constantly evolving society, trade secrets are increasingly harder to protect. Businesses rely on trade secrets for maintaining a competitive edge in their industries. However, advancements in digital technology put intellectual property at risk. Trade secret...
Veterans become entrepreneurs at home
Military members develop crucial skills during their time in service including responsibility, determination and leadership. Many military-based skills easily transfer into civilian life as veterans pursue academic studies, employment or personal opportunities. The...
Protect your business from employee fraud
There’s no shortage of things to do when forming a business. Choosing a location or office, drafting a business plan, picking a business model and securing financing are the big ones to get started, but there are infinite small steps throughout the process that will...
A safer workplace can help improve your bottom line
Injuries in the workplace can be costly for your business. In the U.S., it’s estimated that employers pay more than $1 billion per week in direct, non-fatal workers’ compensation costs. That’s an alarming figure, and it’s enough to make every business owner ponder how...
How small businesses can prepare for a DOL audit
Receiving a notice of an inspection from the Department of Labor (DOL) can be intimidating for a small business. These audits typically arise after a complaint is made by an employee, often due to a wage dispute.These audits will usually come with little advanced...
THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH CARE COMPLIANCE: INTRODUCTION
A well-developed compliance plan or program can not only demonstrate any entity's commitment to employing thoroughly qualified staff and executives, but also foster early detection and reporting of problems such as fraud, abuse, or medical error, as well as promote...
TWO PEAS IN A POD: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & BUSINESS STRATEGY
Are you trying to grow your business? Do you have a strategy in place to protect the ideas that make your business unique?You and your business are successful for so many reasons. You provide a unique or superior product, or efficient service to your customers, and...
What is the Stark Law?
The Stark Law, named after U.S. Congressman Pete Stark, is an amendment to the Social Security Act, which governs referrals of Medicare patients to facilities where the physician has a direct or indirect financial interest. These are known as self-referrals.Violations...
