On behalf of Brewer, Pritchard & Buckley, P.C. on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. If you’ve considered starting your own business, you’re not alone. Many people dream of being their own boss and taking a good idea to the bank. Unfortunately, what most people don’t realize is that getting a business up and running takes a...
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What whistleblower protections are available under the law?
On behalf of Brewer, Pritchard & Buckley, P.C. posted in false claims/qui tam claims on Friday, October 19, 2018. When when there is an accusation by the Texas government or federal government that a health care provider has been engaging in illegal activities related to it, it will pursue them and penalize them. This is...
Read MoreProminent businessman accused of SEC violations
On behalf of Brewer, Pritchard & Buckley, P.C. posted in sec compliance and enforcement on Friday, October 5, 2018. For people who are prominent in business dealings in the U.S., it is important to adhere to the law and avoid allegations of wrongdoing by the Securities and Exchange Commission. When it is a publicly-held company...
Read MoreInvestment advisor and franchisor accused of securities fraud
On behalf of Brewer, Pritchard & Buckley, P.C. posted in securities fraud on Friday, September 21, 2018. Texans who are working in the financial industry or create products related to it must be cognizant of the Securities and Exchange Commission and how it scrutinizes the business. Even when there is a belief that a product...
Read MoreNFL player and comedy writer arrested for SEC violations
On behalf of Brewer, Pritchard & Buckley, P.C. posted in sec compliance and enforcement on Thursday, September 6, 2018. When people are earning money from a lucrative job in Texas and throughout the U.S., there is an inevitable desire to take that money and build it into something even more substantial. People who are seeking...
Read MoreConsider liabilities before entering a sole proprietorship
On behalf of Brewer, Pritchard & Buckley, P.C. on Thursday, August 30, 2018. A sole proprietorship is a simple business form in which one person owns the business. It’s common for small, locally-run businesses to start out this way. Operating a business under this formation can be financially beneficial. The owner avoids big corporation taxes....
Read MoreAdvantages and Disadvantages of an LLC
On behalf of Brewer, Pritchard & Buckley, P.C. posted in business formations on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. If you are forming a business, there are many options as to how to proceed. Your choices will depend on the nature of your business, the number of partners, the financing, and how much liability protection you need....
Read MoreBusiness people need legal help with business formations in Texas
On behalf of Brewer, Pritchard & Buckley, P.C. posted in business formations on Friday, August 24, 2018. Texans are known for their ingenuity and fearlessness when it comes to new endeavors, so it is no surprise that many will want to start their own business or purchase a business to make it bigger and better....
Read MoreWhat to learn from the recent Theranos fraud charges
On behalf of Brewer, Pritchard & Buckley, P.C. on Thursday, August 23, 2018. On March 14, the SEC released details about the fraud allegations against Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh Balwani of Theranos Inc. In the press release, the SEC states that the company and Holmes reached a settlement. One condition of this settlement is that...
Read MoreEx-wife and friend caught up in man’s securities fraud case
On behalf of Brewer, Pritchard & Buckley, P.C. posted in securities fraud on Friday, August 10, 2018. One of the biggest fears for people who are involved in handling investments as a broker or as part of a company is the Securities and Exchange Commission making allegations against them. Even if the person was not...
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