Two Burger Restaurants Battle Over Signage in Trademark Infringement Case
In-N-Out Burger has a following of restaurant-goers that crave its “fresh to order” hamburgers. Since 1948, the company has excelled in burgers, fries, shakes and a devout commitment to clean, [...]
Texas Court Keeps Franchise Tax on Partnerships
The Texas Supreme Court recently ruled that a business tax does not violate the state constitution and cleared the way for lawmakers as they attempt to change the tax in [...]
Pregnant Woman Alleges Gender Discrimination When Fired from Texas Nursing Position
A recent Texas employment lawsuit shows what an employer should not do when an employee becomes pregnant. In Dailey v. Millennial Care Management, Inc., a nursing home supervisor in Prestonwood [...]
Restaurant Woes in the Down Economy Increase Franchise Litigation
Franchisee-franchisor relations are getting tense in the down economy. Several companies such as Wendy’s, Burger King, and Quiznos have been in the headlines because of franchisee unrest, including charges of [...]
Texas Moves to Number 1 For Business Climate
The Lone Star State passed North Carolina for the No. 1 spot on Site Selection Magazine’s ranking of top business climates. Texas had been in second place behind the Tar [...]
Texas Oil and Gas Attorney Jordan Highlights Opportunities in Eagle Ford Shale
The Eagle Ford shale in south Texas is one of the latest oil and gas hotspots. Estimates predict that billions of dollars of oil and gas will be produced from [...]
Logos Are Important Business Assets to Trademark As Noted In Recent Court Case
Logos are one of the cornerstones to a business’ sales and marketing identity. It can be as essential as the business itself for a brand’s identity to clients and the [...]
Severance Packages Should Be Closely Reviewed
As the country continues to slog through a tough economy, there are still companies choosing to downsize and many of those companies offer severance packages as a matter of policy. [...]
Los Angeles Business Attorney Emphasizes the Importance of Private Placement Memorandums
When a company is looking to raise funds without an initial public offering, a private placement memorandum (PPM) is one of the best ways to raise capital. A company must [...]
Texas Supreme Court Ruling Narrows Scope of Anti-Retaliation Law
The Supreme Court of Texas this year decided that some state employees cannot file retaliation claims if they were fired after filing for workers’ compensation. Employees of Texas political subdivisions, [...]