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Apple “Imports” Processors from Austin factory

Posted on December 24, 2011 by admin

Once again, the City of Austin has shown that it is a major player in the tech world. Apple Inc now receives vital iPad and iPhone components from a factory right here in Austin – further illustrating what countless companies … Read More

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Austin Listed in Top Five Markets to Watch

Posted on November 28, 2011 by admin

On behalf of John McDuff, Attorney at Law posted in Business Transactions Austin, Texas came in second on Price Waterhouse Cooper’s annual ranking of markets to watch in 2012. Washington, D.C. finished in first, with San Francisco, New York City and … Read More

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Banks Vow to Lend More to Small Businesses

Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin

On behalf of John McDuff, Attorney at Law posted in Business Transactions There have been many explanations given as to why the American economy is mired in a prolonged recession. One of the factors often cited as contributing to the length … Read More

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Temple-Inland Purchased Despite $1 Billion Lawsuit Pending Against It

Posted on September 30, 2011 by admin

On behalf of John McDuff, Attorney at Law posted in Business Litigation Austin-based Temple-Inland Inc. has agreed to be purchased by International Paper Co. for $4.3 billion. The sale of $32 per share follows a rejected offer in June of $30.60 … Read More

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Austin Business Owners Should Take Steps to Prevent Business Fraud

Posted on September 27, 2011 by admin

On behalf of John McDuff, Attorney at Law posted in Business Transactions While sophisticated financial scams involving amorphous cyber-attack groups have stolen the headlines for the past decade, Austin small business owners should be aware that the most likely source of business … Read More

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Local Startup Secures Funding for Technology Designed to Help Retailers

Posted on September 16, 2011 by admin

On behalf of John McDuff, Attorney at Law posted in Business Transactions Austin-based startup NewComLink – which was founded in 2008 by Suneet Paul and Jim White, formerly of Dell Financial Services – recently announced that it has secured $10 million … Read More

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Borders Out of Business — What Happens When a Business Closes?

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

On behalf of John McDuff, Attorney at Law posted in Business Transactions Bought any good books lately? With the closure of all three Borders stores in Austin, Texas, earlier this year and the final liquidation of the entire chain expected to … Read More

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Construction Employment on the Rise in Metropolitan Areas, Study Finds

Posted on September 6, 2011 by admin

On behalf of John McDuff, Attorney at Law posted in Business Litigation According to a recent report by the Associated General Contractors of America, hiring for construction workers increased in 149 metropolitan areas in the last year. Among the locations that … Read More

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Reorganization Helps Austin Businesses Stay Afloat

Posted on August 31, 2011 by admin

On behalf of John McDuff, Attorney at Law posted in Business Transactions Running a successful business can be challenging in any economy and the pressure only increases when times are tough. With the modest pace of the nation’s recovery from the … Read More

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Austin Tech Startup Companies often Face Complex Business Issues

Posted on June 17, 2011 by admin

On behalf of John McDuff, Attorney at Law posted in Business Transactions Austin tech startup Gazzang Inc. has been quite busy lately. The tech company, specializing in cloud security software, continues its aggressive productivity that began in 2010. Gazzang was established … Read More

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