Many Texas businesses used an assumed name or alias, also known as “doing business as” or DBA. For example, let’s say that a woman named Rebecca Franklin decides to open a bakery. She elects to run her business as a sole proprietorship, meaning she does not create a separate legal…
One of the first steps a Texas startup should take is to hire a knowledgeable Texas business attorney. Unfortunately, many companies view this as optional and delay until they face a lawsuit or another legal crisis. However, the ideal time to hire a business attorney is before encountering any legal…
Every Texas business must take essential steps to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights, with trademarks and service marks being among the most critical. These marks represent your company’s brand and reputation to the world. The Austin intellectual property lawyers at Structure Law Group are here to ensure your…
Are you looking to start a new business in San Jose or Silicon Valley? If so, congratulations! Among your many decisions will be choosing a business legal entity. A sole proprietorship is the easiest structure to get up and running quickly. But there are certain legal steps you will need…
John Roberts, Jr., the United States chief justice, used a report on the federal judiciary to comment on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession. Roberts noted, “Proponents of AI tout its potential to increase access to justice, particularly for litigants with limited resources.”. The Chief…
A successful California business lives or dies by its brand. Your corporate name, logo, and slogan are often the first things a customer associates with your business. So it is crucial to protect your branding through the use of trademarks. The experienced California trademark attorneys at SLG offer a full…
A founders’ agreement is a contract between co-owners of a business that outlines each of their roles and responsibilities, ownership interests, and rights in the business. It may be a standalone document or may be incorporated into a shareholders’ agreement, a partnership agreement, or an LLC agreement. In this piece,…
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) offers a great way to settle disputes without stepping into a courtroom. Two of the most popular methods of ADR are mediation and arbitration. Both provide efficient, private alternatives to traditional litigation, but they are quite different when it comes to the process and the results.…
Texas entrepreneurs often embody a ‘do-it-yourself’ (DIY) ethos. In a typical startup, a compact team of committed individuals assumes various roles across the organization. While this approach can be instrumental in driving a company towards success, applying a DIY mindset indiscriminately can be detrimental and lead to significant costs for…
In this second of our series of blog posts on common misconceptions around hiring and working for startups, we address a common misconception around classification of independent contractors. Most startup owners do not want to deal with the costs of hiring employees. So, many engage new hires as independent contractors.…