Do Joint Ventures Actually Help Business Growth?
Yes, joint ventures can help business growth when they are structured carefully and aligned with clear goals. They allow businesses to share resources, enter new markets, and reduce risk, but the benefits depend on how well the relationship is defined and managed.
A joint venture can open doors that...
What to Do Before You File (or Face) a Business Lawsuit
Before filing or responding to a business lawsuit, you should review your contracts, preserve evidence, assess your risks, and consider whether the dispute can be resolved without litigation. Early decisions can affect cost, timing, and leverage in a dispute.
When you are dealing with a business conflict, it is...
Who Owns IP Created by Independent Contractors or Freelancers?
Intellectual property created by an independent contractor or freelancer usually belongs to the contractor unless a written agreement transfers ownership. Payment alone does not automatically transfer intellectual property rights.
This issue arises often in relationships involving designers, developers, consultants, writers, and other freelancers. Many businesses assume they own...
Understanding Personal Guarantees in Business Contracts
A personal guarantee in a business contract means an individual agrees to be personally responsible for a company’s debt or obligation if the business cannot pay. Even when a company is structured as an LLC or corporation, a personal guarantee allows the lender or vendor to pursue the guarantor’s personal assets if...
What Korean Contractors and Subcontractors Should Know About Construction Disputes in Georgia
As large manufacturing and infrastructure projects continue to expand across Georgia, many Korean construction companies, contractors, and subcontractors are participating in these developments. Major industrial projects—including semiconductor facilities, EV manufacturing plants, and large-scale factories—often involve complex contractual relationships between owners, general contractors, and multiple layers of subcontractors.
While these...
When Human Resources Expertise Becomes Essential as Your Business Grows
Human resources (HR) expertise becomes essential for a growing business when people-related decisions start carrying legal, financial, and cultural risk. In the early days, owners often handle hiring, payroll, and performance conversations themselves. That works—until it doesn’t.
As headcount rises and management layers form, informal “we’ll figure it out”...
When a Business Partner Refuses to Share Company Records Texas Owners’ Rights Explained
Consider a situation in which your business partner is refusing to provide you access to your company’s business and financial documents. Perhaps the delay has you nervous about the company’s ability to meet its payroll or tax obligations. Maybe you’re worried that your partner is taking company funds out the back door....
Sul Lee Law Firm Recognized by Chambers & Partners for Texas Commercial Litigation
Sul Lee Law Firm has been recognized in the Chambers Spotlight Guide 2026 for Litigation: General Commercial – Texas (Dallas) by Chambers and Partners — one of the most respected legal ranking authorities in the world.
Chambers rankings are based on extensive independent research, including client interviews, peer feedback,...
Sul Lee Featured in VoyageDallas: Leadership, Resilience & Building a Business Law Firm in Dallas
Sul Lee was recently featured in VoyageDallas, where she discussed the journey of founding and growing Sul Lee Law Firm into a respected commercial litigation and business law practice serving Texas entrepreneurs.
The interview highlights:
• The challenges of launching and scaling a law firm
• The...
Dominique Williams Named to 2026 Texas Rising Stars – Top 2.5% of Attorneys in Texas
Sul Lee Law Firm proudly announces that Associate Attorney Dominique Williams has been selected to the 2026 Texas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers.
This distinction is awarded to no more than 2.5% of attorneys statewide, recognizing exceptional legal skill, professional achievement, and peer respect.