http://houstonbusinessdaily.com/advisor/Marc_Krasney Houston Business Daily Expert Mon, 17 May 2010 14:47:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en          With the recession still looming and employers worried about hiring employees and/or spending money, many are turning to independent contractors to perform the work that their layed off counterparts used to perform.  Obviously, employers don’t have to pay the requisite taxes if they hire independent contractors; however, they must ... http://houstonbusinessdaily.com/advisor/Marc_Krasney/?p=32 One of the biggest issues this week with clients are covenants not to compete—drafting and enforcing them. As many of you may know, the case law on this topic has changed over the years and has never been quite clear enough for the employer and lawyer to interpret. However, the ... http://houstonbusinessdaily.com/advisor/Marc_Krasney/?p=31         Small business owners are quick to get started with their business and begin selling their products or services so as to make money.  Many owners either start their “entity” online or may have a corporate lawyer set up the company.  If the small business owner completed step one setting ... http://houstonbusinessdaily.com/advisor/Marc_Krasney/?p=30 One of the most important factors in the dissolution of a marriage in Texas is the duty to support any and all children of the marriage.  Parents have the duty to support their child, which includes providing the child with clothing, food, shelter, medical and dental care, and education.  Tex. ... http://houstonbusinessdaily.com/advisor/Marc_Krasney/?p=29 After spending months writing and talking about topics that interest your business, this article focuses on what may happen in your personal life (or someone you know).  With that and the current expansion of my law firm, I figured this was a good topic.  While divorce can be a sad ... http://houstonbusinessdaily.com/advisor/Marc_Krasney/?p=28 As you know, my main focus is on your business and keeping businesses out of legal trouble.  Acting as your in-house counsel on a flat monthly fee, I can help with the decision making process and management of your business so your company can avoid lawsuits and ease many of ... http://houstonbusinessdaily.com/advisor/Marc_Krasney/?p=27 Living in a competitive worldwide marketplace, every company should take great care and pride in protecting their personal confidential information that they don’t want their competitors to use.  Sometimes that information you deem confidential rises to the level that Texas Courts and statutes recognize as a “trade secret”.  With that ... http://houstonbusinessdaily.com/advisor/Marc_Krasney/?p=26 I have provided several articles over time on mechanics and materialmen liens; however, I now I want to provide clients and readers with a chart that they can keep next to their computer.  Please remember that lien law is complex and statute specific but this chart at least gives you ... http://houstonbusinessdaily.com/advisor/Marc_Krasney/?p=25 Each week I am asked by clients about issues that their reach beyond their business—from their children buying houses to preparing wills.  This week, I decided to focus again on the will process and share a few questions from clients and my answers.  I think the testate process is interesting ... http://houstonbusinessdaily.com/advisor/Marc_Krasney/?p=24 The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act is also known as the Consumer Protection Act which as the phrase implies is designed to protect consumers; however, it also protects businesses in large transactions.  The DTPA provides that all “false, misleading, or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade ... http://houstonbusinessdaily.com/advisor/Marc_Krasney/?p=23