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What You Need to Know About Non-Compete Agreements

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What You Need to Know About Non-Compete Agreements

Many of our business clients have from time to time asked us to discuss an item which frequently comes up in their dealings with...

What's the Difference Between an Employee and an Independent Contractor?

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What's the Difference Between an Employee and an Independent Contractor?

Whether you run a restaurant that’s been exploding in popularity due to genius marketing; or you operate a profitable web design...

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25 Small Business Tax Credits for 2023

Small businesses can write off a number of expenses as tax deductions to help lower the amount they owe on their income tax. The top...

Texas Legal Requirements in the Event of a Cybersecurity Breach

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Texas Legal Requirements in the Event of a Cybersecurity Breach

Emulating federal law, many states now require notice of data breaches to customers or clients. For example, Texas requires a person who...

Legal Documents Every Small Business Should Have in Place

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Legal Documents Every Small Business Should Have in Place

As a small business owner, paperwork can sometimes feel like the bane of your existence—but in fact, the right paperwork protects your...

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How SBA Loans Work

SBA loans are issued by private lenders, which are typically, but not always, banks. The key difference between an SBA loan and other...

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10 Types of Employment Contracts

While nearly all contracts of employment help document the specifics of an employment relationship, there are many types of contracts...

What Should You Include in an Employment Contract?

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What Should You Include in an Employment Contract?

An employment agreement is a legal contract between employer and employee that covers the terms and conditions of employment. From being...

Intellectual Property: What's Not Covered by the Law?

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Intellectual Property: What's Not Covered by the Law?

According to the US Copyright Office, in order for something to qualify for copyright protection, that something must exist in a tangible...

What is a Small Business Investment Company? (SBIC)

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What is a Small Business Investment Company? (SBIC)

Small business investment companies supply money to small businesses, using capital they have raised along with funds they have borrowed...

Why Every Small Business Needs Contract Review

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Why Every Small Business Needs Contract Review

Entering into contracts is an integral part of running a business. Getting things in writing can help establish a strong and honest...

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It's Time for Your 2023 Legal Checkup

A legal checkup can be just as important as a regular checkup with your doctor. Similar to a medical checkup, not paying attention to...

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Five Small Business Trends for 2023

The end of 2022 is fast approaching, and with it comes the start of a new year. After all the recent upheavals, many small business...

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How to Change Your Business Entity

A change of business entity, also called business entity conversion or statutory conversion, is the legal process of converting your...

What Should Texas Small Business Owners Pay Themselves?

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What Should Texas Small Business Owners Pay Themselves?

Many small business owners have trouble figuring out an appropriate take-home pay as the company expands, and some don’t pay themselves...

Is Your Business Protected Against Hackers & Cyber Criminals?

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Is Your Business Protected Against Hackers & Cyber Criminals?

October was National Cybersecurity Month. Its purpose was to alert and inform small businesses to the continuing threat posed by hackers...

The Role of In-House Counsel for Small Businesses

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The Role of In-House Counsel for Small Businesses

At Armstrong The Law Firm, P.C. we provide small and medium-sized businesses with the same executive-level legal resources as their...

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Business Mergers in Texas

Texas has an excellent system of business statutory laws enabling business owners to have great flexibility in planning and structuring...

What is the Breach of Contract Law in Texas?

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What is the Breach of Contract Law in Texas?

Texas breach of contract laws provide a legal remedy in instances where one party fails to uphold the terms of a contract. A breach of...

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What is Intellectual Property?

Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names...