by Mark Smith | Jan 19, 2020 | Blog, Corporate Law, Employment Law
Some employers in Texas are now faced with the prospect of paying more overtime. On January 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s new salary threshold in determining which employee’s are subject to overtime pay became effective. The final rule updates the earnings...
by Mark Smith | Apr 25, 2016 | Blog, Corporate Law
What’s Fair in Fair Use? Copyrighting is an important tool used to protect the originality and productive rights of a creator’s work. Before the formation of the information highway, it was somewhat difficult for creators to defend their works due to the limited scope...
by Mark Smith | Apr 18, 2016 | Blog, Business Formation, Corporate Law
Confidentiality Agreements 101: The Importance of Wording Trust is vital for the foundation of a successful relationship. Notwithstanding the nature of the relationship, trust builds confidence between the involved parties. When there is genuine trust between those...
by Mark Smith | Apr 11, 2016 | Blog, Business Formation, Corporate Law
Trademarks 101: Establishing a Brand They exist all around us. We make eye contact, and we do not even realize it. The instant we enter a store of any kind, they line the shelves. They are present on the very laptop I am typing on right now. In fact, we are surrounded...
by Mark Smith | Apr 4, 2016 | Blog, Business Formation, Corporate Law
Copyright 101: Protecting Creator Rights and their Works Original thoughts are valued by society. We encourage individuals to bring forth fresh, innovative ideas to the public sphere in order to entertain, inspire, and enlighten audiences everywhere. As more and more...
