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Effective relationships with suppliers and vendors are crucial for the success of any business. However, disputes can arise over various issues, such as payment terms, product quality, or delivery timelines. Resolving these disputes effectively is essential for maintaining strong relationships and minimizing potential damage to your business. At The Law Offices of Martin Thomas, PLLC, we specialize in business litigation…

When business disputes arise, it’s essential to address them effectively and efficiently to minimize potential harm to your company. Two popular alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods are mediation and arbitration. Both have their pros and cons, but understanding the key differences between these two methods can help you decide which approach is best for your business. In this blog post,…

You’ve come up with an idea for your business, set up a plan, and determined who you want to include in it along the way. So, what’s next? How do you officially tell the world you’re open for business? You start with telling the government by filing through the Secretary of State. Each business structure has a different way of…

How important is it for you to put your contract in writing? Very important for some contracts. Section 2-201 of the Uniform Commercial Code, otherwise known as the Statute of Frauds, details what types of contracts must be in writing, or else they are null and void. As the name suggests, the Statute of Frauds is intended to prevent fraud.…

So, you’ve found a business you want to buy. You’ve decided it’s the right time, the right location, and the right price. Now what? There are a few things to consider when purchasing a business, because it is a bigger purchase that can come with bigger responsibilities than buying a car or a laptop. While each sale and purchase of…

You enter into a contract with the intention of fulfilling your end of the bargain, and with the expectation that the other person will do the same. Right? So, what happens when they don’t? In this case, what has occurred is called a breach of contract. Legally, this is defined as a party’s failure to do what they promised to…

As a business, one of the most important things to consider when offering goods or services to consumers is to abide by honest and transparent practices in regard to the function or quality of those goods or services. In Texas, the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“DTPA”) specifically covers this topic, providing consumers with a certain level of protection that applies…

If you or your business are the owner of a trademark, you may encounter a competitor or another business attempting to use your same trademark, or at least one that is similar to yours, to attach to their own image. It is important to know what kind of protection you and your trademark are entitled to, as well as what…

As a business, you may find yourself in a situation where an employee leaves unexpectedly or just doesn’t work out, prompting some concern over what they may do after leaving. Can they go work for your direct competitor? What about for an indirect competitor? It depends – if you took the time to lay out a non-compete agreement for the…

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