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Corporate Law: Why Corporations Are Like Hot Dogs
I'd Like My Hot Dog With a Side of Bylaws Please July is National Hot Dog Month. When you think about it, it makes total sense. In May, when we’re thrilled to be outside using the grill, creating culinary masterpieces with fire, we had National BBQ month. We still...
Don’t Let Your Corporate Protection Melt Away
Stay On Top of the Details or Your Corporate Protection Could Melt Like Ice Cream in July The scorching Texas summer is upon us, and like moths to a campfire we’re all drawn toward the frozen relief of ice cream. Most everyone has fond memories of devouring ice cream...
Negotiating Your Commercial Lease: Why You Should Not Accept the First Offer
Wondering how to negotiate a Commercial Lease? This blog covers a crucial piece of advice for social entrepreneurs getting ready to sign a commercial lease: feel free to not accept the first offer your landlord presents to you. When reviewing commercial leases, I...
Contract Disputes and Watermelons
Something to Think About When You’re Chin Deep in a Slice of Watermelon Aside from watching fireworks, one of the biggest July traditions is a cookout/picnic complete with fresh watermelon. If you’re like most Americans you probably have fond childhood memories of you...
Some Things Don’t Mix – Like Food Courts and Diamonds
The Belgium Food Court Fiasco: It All Started Simply Enough Rosy Blue, N.V. (“Rosy”) is a Belgium corporation and worldwide seller and distributor of diamonds that has been in business for over 50 years. Chad Davis was introduced to Rosy through a mutual acquaintance,...
Entrepreneurs Lost $1 Million in Legal Fees But Are the Real Winners
Corporate Bullies - The Courts are Their Playground Going up against an 800-lb gorilla of a competitor in court isn’t always what it appears to be. Sometimes their motives are just like a 3rd grade bully. They don’t care if they lose. They just want to make sure you...
Is Your Contract Legally Binding? Are You Sure?
How Monster Energy Company ended up saying, “Doh!” because they thought the word “Dope” was legally binding. Ever wonder what really makes legal contracts work? Well, thrill-seeking Monster Energy Company took it to the limit with its energy drink campaign. In 2012,...
What You Need to Know About Asset Protection and the Texas Series LLC
As a business owner you work hard for your money. Many of you have taken the step to protect yourself by forming a limited liability company (LLC) to protect your personal assets, but did you know there’s another step you can take to protect both you and your...
If You Can’t Tell If It’s a Parody . . . It’s Not
You don’t know what you don’t know until you know you don’t know it . . . that’s when you wish you would have known better. Have you ever considered using parody to poke fun at your competition with a comedic version of their ads? Has anyone ever created a “rip off”...
Don’t Let Your LLC Protection Disappear Into Thin Air
Making sure your corporate protection stands the test of time No matter how old he is, James Bond (no matter who’s playing him) will always be the kind of man that men envy and women desire. Through nearly 50 books and more than 20 films, James Bond has been a suave...
What Do You Tip For a Kidney?
You may know how to tip for service, but how much do you tip for a kidney? Do you remember the Starbucks barista who donated a kidney to her customer? When I heard the story I remember asking myself, “Exactly what kind of tip do you leave for a donated organ?” As an...
Benefit Corporations – Eat More Ice Cream and Save the World
It’s OK to indulge in rich, tasty goodness if it’s for a cause, right? I’m just gonna say it so you’ll get on the same page with me: Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream! Are you there? Did you just get a taste of fudgy smooth, cakey brownie with the...