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Corporate Name v. Trademark
There are many valuable components of a business, but one of the more overlooked assets in a company is the name. Not all forms of business names are the same though, and it is important to understand the difference between corporate names and trademarks. A corporate name refers to the formal name chosen to register Read More
Read MoreThe Lost Art of Handwritten Thank You Notes and Face to Face Communication
It is interesting to see how our society has relied on technology, computers and smartphones as our preferred method of communicating with others. Several months ago, I had the pleasure of working with an elderly client who rarely, if ever, accessed his emails. He explained that things are much easier to settle over the phone Read More
Read MoreAn Ounce of Prevention: Why Engage Corporate Counsel?
Business and commercial law generally falls into two broad categories: “Corporate” and “Litigation.” Corporate law generally refers to the drafting and negotiation of various contracts. Litigation is the resolution of business disputes, whether through the court system or through alternative dispute resolution. As a litigator at a law firm specializing in business law and contracts, Read More
Read MoreWill v. Living Trust (Part II): Common Uses for Living Trusts
If living trusts are not always cheaper and faster in Texas when would you use one? To understand the common uses for living trusts in Texas it may be helpful to understand some basic concepts for how a living trust works. First, a trust expressly states who will be controlling the property that is held Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Lease
Although they are one of the most common real estate transactions, commercial leases are also one of the most important aspects of a company’s ability to succeed. As with residential leases, many commercial landlords utilize a form lease where blanks are filled in and presented to a tenant for signature. All too often a tenant Read More
Read MoreWe’re Moving! Why Hughes Landing and Why Now?
After a decade on the Woodlands Waterway in Waterway Plaza, The Strong Firm is excited to announce its next move in growth and service to the community by relocating its offices to The Woodland’s newest and most exciting new commercial development, Hughes Landing. Located on 66 acres on the eastern edge of Lake Woodlands, Hughes Read More
Read MoreMediation: An Alternative to Consider
For many businesses, both big and small, a day may come when you receive some bad news: you’ve been sued. Whether you’re being sued by a customer for a transaction gone bad or by a business partner that looking for a bigger piece of the pie, a lawsuit Read More
Read MoreGet LinkedIn or be Left Out – The Importance of LinkedIn to Your Professional Career
LinkedIn has become an incredibly useful, effective tool for professional networking, development and of course, for your job search. LinkedIn can be an incredibly powerful networking tool if approached and maintained properly. I had the opportunity to work with a LinkedIn strategist to assist me in creating a profile that worked for my job search Read More
Read MoreLimited Liability Company Member Disputes in Texas
Shareholder oppression lawsuits brought by minority shareholders in Texas corporations are nothing new. In recent years, there have been an increasing number of similar suits filed in a slightly different context: limited liability companies, or “LLCs”. An LLC, like corporation, is a separate legal entity that can own property and conduct business in Texas. However, Read More
Read MoreWill v. Living Trust (Part I): Living Trusts Don’t Solve Everything
A common misconception is that a living trust (a trust created during life) is a better option than a will that creates trusts after your passing. Generally, this idea is generated by friends, relatives or legal professionals from states like California where the probate system is onerous, time consuming and, therefore, expensive. However, as discussed Read More
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