There was a time when a handshake was all that was needed to solidify an agreement. Those in business could come to an agreement, shake on it and that was that. Unfortunately, too many people took advantage of handshake and similar agreements — failing to follow...
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Trucks, fatal accidents, and the numbers
An accident between a truck and a car is more likely to lead to serious injury to those within the passenger vehicle. The reason involves physics, the force of motion that comes with the larger truck leading to more catastrophic damage to the smaller vehicle. The...
How the law protects intellectual property
For most businesses, intellectual property (IP) is an essential part of day-to-day operations – and their most valuable resource. However, as IP is often intangible property, protecting it is not always an easy task. This was especially difficult in the past. Today,...
The critical documents to include in an estate plan
Planning for the future requires one to consider his or her long-term interests, potential future medical needs and what should happen to personal assets after passing away. These can be difficult and potentially complex issues, and you will benefit from carefully...
What should I know about selling timber in Texas?
The Texas A&M Forest Service released a report noting it expects timber needs to increase based on US Census Bureau data. This data points to a rise in demand for new, privately-owned housing developments. The completion of these developments require many...
3 tips to recession proof your business
Business owners throughout the country are weathering difficult times. Although the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) claims that we are not currently in a true recession, we cannot argue the fact that economic activity is not what we had hoped for and many...
Top tips to better ensure a successful business endeavor
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics most recent data from 2021 states that 20% of all businesses fail during their first two years of operation, 45% close their doors within five years, and 65% within ten years. The agency reports that only 25% make it 15...
Three lessons from recent merger between Albertsons and Kroger
The Kroger Albertsons merger will result in a grocery store super giant with an estimated market value of over $47 billion. Kroger, one of our country’s largest grocery store chains has acquired various competitors in recent years including Ralphs and Mariano’s. The...
Insurance leaders call on truck drivers to put down their phones
Distracted driving is a problem for everyone, truck drivers included. Yes, truck drivers are professionally trained and held to higher standards than the average driver, but they remain just as likely to pick up a phone to check a text, take a call or scroll while on...
Three tips to help choose a trustee
Putting together an estate plan is important for many reasons. In addition to helping better ensure assets are distributed according to your wishes, the estate planning process can also help you reach your financial planning goals. For many, this can include the use...