HOUSTON LAW BLOG
What to avoid in a commercial lease
A commercial lease can help you build and develop your business. As you consider expanding your business, finding a commercial property to support what you do can help you generate growth and demand for the products and services you offer. The wrong commercial lease...
Are shopping centers on the way out?
Not that long ago, shopping centers were popping up everywhere. Whether enclosed malls or destination-style strip malls, several stores under one roof were worthwhile investments in any reasonably-sized town. For better or worse, the retail market has changed...
5 key industries for post-COVID recovery in Texas
With COVID-19 cases increasing across the U.S., many states are pausing their economic recovery plans while leaders contemplate new or increased measures to restrict the virus’s transmission. Leaders in the Lone Star State continue to work on measures to protect...
Why are NDAs crucial for a business’s success?
Many companies maintain an advantage by keeping projects, products and innovative ideas out of their competitors’ hands. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) helps keep a lid on a business’s proprietary information. Also known as “confidentiality agreements,” NDAs protect...
Why offer an additional employee-related expense?
Managing a workforce is a tremendous responsibility for business owners. In addition to making strategic hiring decisions, situations will inevitably arise in which an employee separates from the company. If you let a Texas employee go, you have a legal obligation to...
Choose a commercial real estate attorney with 3 key qualities
Are you aware of the potential legal issues that can arise when buying or selling commercial property or negotiating leases? You can ease your mind by engaging a subject-matter expert who not only understands applicable laws but also knows how to navigate the many...
Why 2020 calls for reassessment of your commercial real estate investments
Real estate has always featured prominently in portfolios of high-net-worth individuals and businesses as these investments have provided reliable and, often, substantial returns. However, the global health crisis of 2020 has affected nearly every part of the economy,...
Business applications surge across U.S. during pandemic
According to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau, entrepreneurs filed more than 1.5 million applications for Employer Identification Numbers during the third quarter of 2020 – a more than 77% increase from the second quarter. What some consider even more...
3 Policies to consider adding to your website
You may have hired a professional design team to build or revamp your company’s website. But does your website also include the necessary legal provisions to comply with the law and provide the requisite transparency to your customers? It’s important to understand the...
3 types of commercial net leases
In the commercial context, a simple lease is an agreement that gives a tenant the right to use a property in exchange for rent payments. Many commercial leases are not this basic, however. Instead, the agreement is likely to be a net lease. A net lease is just a real...
