Most employers at some point get a call asking for a reference for one of their former employees. For good employees such call is not a problem,
Category: Texas Business Law
What is a Trade Secret?
What are trade secrets and how they are regulated depends largely on what state your business is operating in. Currently, each state has it own statute
How Long Does a Trade Secret Injunction Last in Texas?
According to a recent decision from the Dallas Court of Appeals, a permanent injunction should last forever, unless the company or the person accused of misappropriating
Common Defenses to a Breach of Contract Claim in Texas
Being sued for a breach of contract can be unpleasant, but it is not the end of the world. Texas recognizes dozens of statutory and common law defenses
The Texas Supreme Court Nixes Common Law Minority Shareholder Oppression Claims
In a surprising move last month, the Texas Supreme Court overturned 25 years of legal precedent when it ruled[1] that Texas does not recognize a common-law
How Not to Draft a Non-Competition Agreement – A Lesson for Employers from a Texas Court of Appeals
Earlier this month, the First Texas Court of Appeals found on a summary judgment that a non-competition agreement that covered all of Texas was unenforceable when a company failed to