Doing Business in Texas: Business Practices Law
Doing Business in Texas: Business Practices Law Texas has a number of trade regulations ranging from antitrust to deceptive trade practices laws. These business practices laws are the focus of our next Doing Business in Texas series. We will cover just a few of the basic business practices laws including antitrust laws, covenants not to […]
What to Do with Security Deposits?
What to do with Security Deposits? Texas law stipulates many rules for how a tenant’s security deposit is to be handled and returned. A security deposit should not be confused with an application deposit or other fees. Not staying in compliance with these rules can cost any landlord many times more than the deposit. It […]
How to Read Your FDD
How to Read Your FDD Reviewing your FDD is an important step before becoming a franchisee. FTC regulations require any franchisor to give a potential franchisee 14 days before signing any franchise agreement. You should always take time and attention to review your FDD before signing a franchise agreement. Here are a few tips to […]
What To Do After You Form Your Business Entity?
What To Do After You Form Your Business Entity? After forming your LLC or incorporating, many owners forget there are still steps to take to ensure that your business operates efficiently and legally. There are some important distinctions between merely forming an entity and operating that entity. Here is a short checklist for what to […]
