Steele Law Group, PLLC Blog
Detailing the concept of termination for convenience
Having a contract in place with a business partner provides companies in Houston with a great deal of security. This comes from knowing that all a business needs to do is fulfill its contractual terms, and its continued association with the partner is all but...
Comcast battles TiVo over use of patented technology
To limit the definition of intellectual property to works or creations of the mind overlooks the all-important (and as some might say, more important) component of control. Companies in Houston need to have control of their IP to enjoy both the leverage and the...
How do copyrights and trademarks differ?
Sometimes people confuse copyrights and trademarks. While both are forms of intellectual property, the two concepts are not the same. Nonetheless, copyrights and trademarks are important to the businesses that utilize them. If you are just starting out as a business...
Do workplaces always make employees sign non-competes?
If you run a business, you might have heard of non-compete agreements. Non-competes bind employees from revealing or using sensitive information they acquire from the companies they work for. In the process, non-competes protect businesses from unfair competition....
What are ways a business can ruin a contract?
When you contract with a business, sometimes the compact you sign is fair to you, spelling out reasonable and clear terms for you and the business. But some businesses or entrepreneurs draft contracts that contain substantial flaws. A court may even decide to free a...
Breach of shareholder agreements and derivative actions
The shareholder's agreement is a legal contract that protects the rights and outlines the duties and responsibilities of everyone who owns shares in the company. In addition to ownership, shareholder rights include the ability to vote and transfer ownership, as well...
Tips for drafting an enforceable noncompete agreement
When you hire someone to work for your company, you probably do so with the belief that he or she is going to stick around for a while. Once this person officially signs on to work for you, you probably let him or her in on the techniques, resources and other areas...
Unpaid overtime and other wage violations
For employers, there are many important responsibilities to stay on top of, from preventing sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace to ensuring that employees are able to perform their job duties in a safe environment. However, employers also need to...
Top reasons that employees sue after being fired
As an employer, it is your responsibility to run a successful team. This includes hiring and managing talented employees – as well as terminating workers when the situation calls for it. When you fire an employee, tensions are usually high regardless of the...
Unconventional methods for protecting intellectual property
A new idea or invention is an exciting prospect. There are so many future possibilities—so many avenues to pursue. But first, how do you protect what belongs to you? How do you safeguard your intellectual property? The first instinct may be to apply for one of the...
