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Texas businesses must prepare for the end of non-compete clauses

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | May 29, 2024 | Business Law

In the past, businesses in Texas could protect their interests through the use of non-compete agreements. These agreements, often in the form of a clause within an employment contract, limit an employee’s right to work for a competitor. Now that the Federal Trade...

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Strategies for modifying a business model

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | Mar 22, 2024 | Business Law

Running a business comes with its fair share of challenges. Good years and bad years are common. Everyone’s business struggles now and then. However, there may come a time when you start to worry the bad times are here to stay and you consider changing your business...

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What is the UCC and how does it affect my business?

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | Jan 25, 2024 | Business Law

As a business owner, you may not be familiar with the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), but it can affect your operations and lead to time-consuming and expensive disputes. If your business buys and sells goods, borrows money, leases equipment or uses checks or similar...

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Will summary judgment be part of your business litigation?

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | Nov 24, 2023 | Business Law, Business Litigation

Any type of legal need that a business in Texas might have could get complicated in a hurry. But, if a legal issue leads to litigation, this is when business leaders need to be extra careful about how they handle their company’s position. Any little detail might be...

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What is the status of non-competition agreements?

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | Nov 15, 2023 | Business Law

Many businesses in the Dallas area may have heard that the federal government will attempt to ban businesses from using non-competition agreements. Believing that non-competition agreements keep the wages of workers who sign them unfairly low, the Federal Trade...

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Business lending can lead to high-stakes legal disputes

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | Aug 15, 2023 | Business Law

Businesses are in constant need of capital in order to continue to operate. If they cannot raise capital through investments, then a Dallas-area business may have to get a loan -- especially if it is just getting off the ground or if has run into some unexpected...

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Should you use nondisclosure agreements in your business?

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | Aug 4, 2023 | Business Law

The sensitive information possessed by your business can give you an edge over your competitors. But that information is usually only as valuable as it is secretive. If the information were to be made widely known in the marketplace, your competitors could use it to...

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Can customers publicly criticize a business?

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | May 12, 2023 | Business Law

Consumers now have the ability to publish their reviews and criticisms of business in widely viewed forums such as social media. Sometimes, this criticism is fair. Other times, it’s unfair. In some cases, it is so unfair that businesses may even consider taking action...

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What you need to know about temporary restraining orders

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | Mar 28, 2023 | Business Law

Non-compete and non-disclosure agreements can be an effective way to protect your business. With these valid contractual arrangements in place, you can rest assured that your former employees won’t go to work with direct competitors in your market or otherwise share...

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Port Neches plant explosion: Cautionary tale for risk management

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | Feb 13, 2023 | Business Law

Managing risk effectively in business operations is vital, and the implications are vast. Risk must be identified, analyzed, handled and monitored, with related business processes and procedures modified as needed. When risks are not mitigated In the fourth quarter of...

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